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Rising Space Debris Threatens Earth As Chinese Shenzhou-20 Incident Highlights Orbital Risks
Moriba Jah, a space debris expert and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said the incident highlights the growing dangers in orbit.
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China Launches Three Long March Rockets in Under 19 Hours, Setting New National Record
China made spaceflight history by launching three Long March rockets within just 19 hours, setting a national record. The missions expanded broadband satellite networks and deployed new military and communications spacecraft, highlighting the country’s rapidly growing launch capabilities and ambitious space expansion efforts.
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China to Launch Empty Shenzhou-22 Lifeboat After Shenzhou-20 Damage
After debris punctured a window on the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, China will launch an uncrewed Shenzhou-22 lifeboat to Tiangong to protect its crew. The capsule will deliver supplies and guarantee a safe return, highlighting growing orbital-debris dangers and echoing similar past incidents such as Russia’s Soyuz MS-22 failure.
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"Drone, Meteor Or UFO?": Buzz After Video Shows Missile Being Fired At Unknown Object In China
Videos on social media appear to capture a fireball being intercepted by a bright light in the sky, resulting in an instant explosion.
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Chinese Astronauts Strengthen Tiangong’s Defenses Against Space Debris
On Aug. 15, Chinese astronauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to strengthen the Tiangong space station’s defenses against orbital debris. Working outside the station, they installed new protective panels and inspected external systems. The mission marked Chen Dong’s sixth career EVA—the most by a Chinese astronaut—and...
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China Conducts First Test Of Manned Lunar Lander 'Lanyue'
China conducted its first test on Wednesday of a lunar lander that it hopes will put the first Chinese on the moon before 2030, the country's manned space program said.
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China’s Tianwen 2 Probe Snaps Striking Views of Earth and Moon While En Route to Asteroid
China’s Tianwen 2 spacecraft, now millions of kilometers from Earth, captured distant images of Earth and the moon as it journeys to asteroid Kamo'oalewa. Set to collect samples by 2026 and return them in 2027, the mission could reveal insights into the solar system’s formation—before continuing on to a second deep-space target, comet 311P/PA...
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China Launches Advanced Spacesuits and 7.2 Tons of Supplies to Tiangong Space Station
China has launched the Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft carrying 7.2 tons of supplies, including upgraded spacesuits and scientific equipment, to support the Shenzhou 20 crew aboard the Tiangong space station. The mission marks China’s ninth cargo flight and highlights its ongoing investment in maintaining a long-term human presence and scientific res...
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China Names Its Moon Spacesuit and Rover Ahead of Lunar Mission
China has named its lunar spacesuit "Wangyu" and rover "Tansuo," crucial for its human moon landing plans by 2030. The prototype development phase is in progress, with extensive testing conducted. Additional mission components, including the "Mengzhou" spacecraft and "Lanyue" lunar lander, have also been named. The construction of essential infrast...
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Shenzhou-15 Spacecraft Debris Burns Over Los Angeles During Uncontrolled Reentry
On April 2, 2024, debris from China's Shenzhou-15 spacecraft lit up the Los Angeles sky during an uncontrolled reentry. Scientists employed seismic data to track the sonic booms generated by the debris, analysing its path, speed, and fragmentation. This novel use of seismic tools highlights the risks of increasing space debris and the potential to ...
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ISRO's SpaDeX Mission A First Step For India To Set Up Its Own Space Station
Only three countries in the world - United States, Russia, and China - have the ability to carry out docking of two spacecraft or satellites in outer space. India is now on the cusp of achieving that feat.
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NASA Reschedules Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 Missions to Ensure Astronaut Safety
NASA has pushed back its Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 lunar missions to 2026 and 2027, respectively. The delays are attributed to issues with the Orion spacecraft, particularly its heat shield, which experienced damage during the Artemis 1 mission. Safety concerns and technical adjustments are being prioritised. The rescheduling could influence NASA’s...
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Chinese Tianzhou 7 Cargo Spacecraft Successfully Completes Reentry After Delivery Supplies to Astronauts
China’s Tianzhou 7 spacecraft, launched in January 2024, concluded its mission with a controlled reentry on 17 November. After delivering supplies and materials to the Tiangong space station and being loaded with waste, the cargo spacecraft was deorbited over the South Pacific Ocean. The mission also included the release of the Bayi-08 cubesat, d...
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China Set to Launch Tianzhou 8 Cargo Mission to Tiangong Space Station
The Tianzhou 8 cargo mission is scheduled for launch on November 15, 2024. The Long March 7 rocket will deliver essential supplies and scientific experiments to China's Tiangong space station. The mission will support the recently arrived Shenzhou 19 astronauts and include tests on bricks made from lunar soil simulant for future lunar construction ...
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China’s Tiangong Space Station Set for Expansion with New Modules and Upgrades
China's Tiangong space station, operational for nearly two years, is preparing for significant upgrades to expand its capabilities. Plans include modifying the station's structure from a T-shape to a cross shape, allowing for additional modules. The development of the Mengzhou spacecraft, designed for lunar and Tiangong missions, is also on the age...
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Rising Space Debris Threatens Earth As Chinese Shenzhou-20 Incident Highlights Orbital Risks
Moriba Jah, a space debris expert and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said the incident highlights the growing dangers in orbit.
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China Launches Three Long March Rockets in Under 19 Hours, Setting New National Record
China made spaceflight history by launching three Long March rockets within just 19 hours, setting a national record. The missions expanded broadband satellite networks and deployed new military and communications spacecraft, highlighting the country’s rapidly growing launch capabilities and ambitious space expansion efforts.
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China to Launch Empty Shenzhou-22 Lifeboat After Shenzhou-20 Damage
After debris punctured a window on the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, China will launch an uncrewed Shenzhou-22 lifeboat to Tiangong to protect its crew. The capsule will deliver supplies and guarantee a safe return, highlighting growing orbital-debris dangers and echoing similar past incidents such as Russia’s Soyuz MS-22 failure.
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"Drone, Meteor Or UFO?": Buzz After Video Shows Missile Being Fired At Unknown Object In China
Videos on social media appear to capture a fireball being intercepted by a bright light in the sky, resulting in an instant explosion.
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Chinese Astronauts Strengthen Tiangong’s Defenses Against Space Debris
On Aug. 15, Chinese astronauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to strengthen the Tiangong space station’s defenses against orbital debris. Working outside the station, they installed new protective panels and inspected external systems. The mission marked Chen Dong’s sixth career EVA—the most by a Chinese astronaut—and...
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China Conducts First Test Of Manned Lunar Lander 'Lanyue'
China conducted its first test on Wednesday of a lunar lander that it hopes will put the first Chinese on the moon before 2030, the country's manned space program said.
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China’s Tianwen 2 Probe Snaps Striking Views of Earth and Moon While En Route to Asteroid
China’s Tianwen 2 spacecraft, now millions of kilometers from Earth, captured distant images of Earth and the moon as it journeys to asteroid Kamo'oalewa. Set to collect samples by 2026 and return them in 2027, the mission could reveal insights into the solar system’s formation—before continuing on to a second deep-space target, comet 311P/PA...
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China Launches Advanced Spacesuits and 7.2 Tons of Supplies to Tiangong Space Station
China has launched the Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft carrying 7.2 tons of supplies, including upgraded spacesuits and scientific equipment, to support the Shenzhou 20 crew aboard the Tiangong space station. The mission marks China’s ninth cargo flight and highlights its ongoing investment in maintaining a long-term human presence and scientific res...
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China Names Its Moon Spacesuit and Rover Ahead of Lunar Mission
China has named its lunar spacesuit "Wangyu" and rover "Tansuo," crucial for its human moon landing plans by 2030. The prototype development phase is in progress, with extensive testing conducted. Additional mission components, including the "Mengzhou" spacecraft and "Lanyue" lunar lander, have also been named. The construction of essential infrast...
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Shenzhou-15 Spacecraft Debris Burns Over Los Angeles During Uncontrolled Reentry
On April 2, 2024, debris from China's Shenzhou-15 spacecraft lit up the Los Angeles sky during an uncontrolled reentry. Scientists employed seismic data to track the sonic booms generated by the debris, analysing its path, speed, and fragmentation. This novel use of seismic tools highlights the risks of increasing space debris and the potential to ...
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ISRO's SpaDeX Mission A First Step For India To Set Up Its Own Space Station
Only three countries in the world - United States, Russia, and China - have the ability to carry out docking of two spacecraft or satellites in outer space. India is now on the cusp of achieving that feat.
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NASA Reschedules Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 Missions to Ensure Astronaut Safety
NASA has pushed back its Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 lunar missions to 2026 and 2027, respectively. The delays are attributed to issues with the Orion spacecraft, particularly its heat shield, which experienced damage during the Artemis 1 mission. Safety concerns and technical adjustments are being prioritised. The rescheduling could influence NASA’s...
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Chinese Tianzhou 7 Cargo Spacecraft Successfully Completes Reentry After Delivery Supplies to Astronauts
China’s Tianzhou 7 spacecraft, launched in January 2024, concluded its mission with a controlled reentry on 17 November. After delivering supplies and materials to the Tiangong space station and being loaded with waste, the cargo spacecraft was deorbited over the South Pacific Ocean. The mission also included the release of the Bayi-08 cubesat, d...
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China Set to Launch Tianzhou 8 Cargo Mission to Tiangong Space Station
The Tianzhou 8 cargo mission is scheduled for launch on November 15, 2024. The Long March 7 rocket will deliver essential supplies and scientific experiments to China's Tiangong space station. The mission will support the recently arrived Shenzhou 19 astronauts and include tests on bricks made from lunar soil simulant for future lunar construction ...
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China’s Tiangong Space Station Set for Expansion with New Modules and Upgrades
China's Tiangong space station, operational for nearly two years, is preparing for significant upgrades to expand its capabilities. Plans include modifying the station's structure from a T-shape to a cross shape, allowing for additional modules. The development of the Mengzhou spacecraft, designed for lunar and Tiangong missions, is also on the age...
