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3D render showing a planned moon base, energy, communications and transportation infrastructure on the sunlit lunar surface, including orbiting satellites and a distant Earth in the background.

Policy & Politics

Kazakhstan joins China’s ILRS moon base program

Kazakhstan has signed a memorandum on cooperation on the China-led ILRS and will also explore commercial use of each other’s spaceports.

by Andrew Jones July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Chinese rocket static-fire test results in unintended launch and huge explosion

by Andrew Jones June 30, 2024June 30, 2024

A Chinese flag stands next to a scorched, tipped over Chang'e-6 reentry capsule in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Helicopters are visible in the distance.

Civil

China gears up for deep space missions after collecting 1,935 grams of lunar far side samples

by Andrew Jones June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

China to launch first satellites for megaconstellation in August

by Andrew Jones June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

China’s ‘worst-case thinking’ could spark space crisis, study finds

by Sandra Erwin June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

A Chinese flag stands next to a scorched, tipped over Chang'e-6 reentry capsule in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Helicopters are visible in the distance.

Civil

Chang’e-6 delivers first lunar far side samples to Earth after 53-day mission

by Andrew Jones June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

A Long March 2D lifts off from Xichang, Nov. 23, carrying satellite internet test satellites. Credit: Ourspace

China may need to adjust its approach toward SpaceX

by Chengxin Zhang June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

China’s state-owned SAST performs reusable rocket test

by Andrew Jones June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

Civil

Chang’e-6 heads for Earth with first-ever lunar far side samples

by Andrew Jones June 23, 2024June 23, 2024

China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area

by Andrew Jones June 22, 2024June 22, 2024