Mission-Ready: Full Rehearsal for Shenzhou-21 Launch Site 🚀
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Chinese mainland completes a full rehearsal for the Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft mission, marking a key milestone ahead of launch.
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Tianlong-3 Rocket Successfully Separates 36 Satellites
Tianlong-3, a reusable rocket on the Chinese mainland, just completed a 36-satellite separation test, paving the way for cost-effective satellite internet rollouts.
Inside Shenzhou-21: Engineers Unveil Rocket Transfer Challenges
Discover how engineers tackled the complex Shenzhou-21 rocket and spaceship transfer at Jiuquan, from giant gates to seamless rails, ensuring a smooth ride to the launch pad.
China Launches Comms Test Satellite on Long March-5 Rocket
The Long March-5 rocket launched a new satellite to test multi-band, high-speed communication tech from the Wenchang site in Hainan, marking the 602nd flight of the series.
YF-75DB Engine Test Powers Long March 8A Rocket Milestone
The YF-75DB hydrogen-oxygen engine for China’s Long March 8A rocket completed nine ignitions in four test runs, unlocking its application and development phase.
Zhuque-3 Rocket Clears Tests Ahead of Maiden Launch
LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reusable rocket completes its final ground tests ahead of its maiden flight from a commercial site near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Lijian-1 Y8 Rocket Launch Sends 3 Satellites to Space 🚀
The Lijian-1 Y8 rocket lifted off from the Chinese mainland, deploying three satellites – one from Pakistan and two by AIRSAT, marking a new milestone in commercial space missions.
China Launches Shiyan-31 Test Satellite on 599th Long March Mission
China launched its Shiyan-31 test satellite aboard a Long March-2D, the 599th mission, to test new optical imaging technologies.
SpaceX’s 11th Starship Launch Tests Reusable Future
SpaceX launched its 11th Starship from Texas to test reusable booster splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, paving the way for future moon and Mars missions.
Chinese mainland Launches Shiyan-31 Optical Imaging Test Satellite
The Chinese mainland launched the Shiyan-31 test satellite on October 13, using a Long March-2D rocket to test new optical imaging tech for sharper Earth observations.