China’s CYZ1 Capsule Passes Landing System Check
China’s CYZ1 test capsule completed a landing buffer system trial on Jan 18, meeting and exceeding performance targets in a successful drop test.
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Chinese mainland blasts off new internet satellite constellation 🚀
On January 13, 2026, the Chinese mainland launched the 18th group of low-orbit internet satellites aboard a Long March-8A rocket from Hainan, marking the 625th mission of the Long March series.
Chinese Mainland’s Lihong-1 Completes First Commercial Suborbital Flight & Recovery
The Chinese mainland’s CAS Space successfully recovered its first commercial suborbital capsule, Lihong-1, after a 120 km flight, opening new frontiers for microgravity research and space manufacturing.
How Chinese Mainland’s AI, Robots, Space & Clean Energy Redefined 2025
A look back at how the Chinese mainland’s AI, humanoid robots, space missions and clean energy breakthroughs defined 2025 and set the stage for 2026.
Reusable Rockets Go Mainstream in 2025 Space Race
In 2025, reusable rockets from the Chinese mainland and global players transform space travel into reliable infrastructure, led by Zhuque-3 and Long March-12A.
Long March-8A Rocket Carries 17 Internet Satellites to Orbit
The Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A blasted off from Hainan on Dec 26, placing 17 low-orbit internet satellites into preset orbit.
Long March-12A Rocket Reaches Orbit on Maiden Flight 🚀
The Chinese mainland’s Long March-12A rocket reached its preset orbit on its maiden flight today, offering key data for reusable rocket tech despite a partial recovery setback.
Asteroid 336877 Named for Space-Tech Pioneer Qi Faren
The International Astronomical Union has named asteroid 336877 after Qi Faren, the Chinese mainland space-tech expert behind Dongfanghong satellites and Shenzhou designs.
China to Build Qingzhou Cargo Craft Prototype in 2026
China’s Qingzhou cargo spacecraft prototype enters integrated testing and sets full engineering model production for early 2026, promising low-cost, two-way logistics for the space station.
China Launches 15 New Internet Satellites on 613th Long March Mission
China launched 15 low-orbit internet satellites today from Shanxi Province, marking the 613th Long March mission and boosting global connectivity 🌐🚀