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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

China’s comparisons between its space program and SpaceX’s launch capabilities may be short-sighted compared to the achievements of the country.

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

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China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test

by Andrew Jones June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

A Long March 2F carrying Shenzhou-13 rising against the backdrop of the moon on Oct. 15, 2021.

China’s secretive spaceplane releases object into orbit

by Andrew Jones May 26, 2024May 26, 2024

China launches first Long March 6C rocket

by Andrew Jones May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

China launches second Yaogan-42 reconnaissance satellite

by Andrew Jones April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

China launches commercial SuperView-3 remote sensing sat

by Andrew Jones April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

China launches first of a new series of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

by Andrew Jones April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

Long March 6A launches second Yunhai-3 satellite

by Andrew Jones March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

A Long March 2C lifts off in the dark from LC-3 at Xichang carrying the Yaogan-30 (07) group of satellites.

Surprise Chinese lunar mission hit by launch anomaly

by Andrew Jones March 14, 2024March 14, 2024