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City can be proud that at least two of its applicants have made it to the final round of China’s astronaut training programme.
- Japan’s ambition to send its first astronaut to the moon in 2028 is seen as a move to prevent China from scoring a propaganda coup, analysts say
- While China has made good progress in its space projects, it is unlikely to put a man on the moon any time soon due to the mission’s complexity
Chinese space agency deputy director declares China on track to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.
Moscow vetoed a resolution to prevent an orbital arms race, prompting the US to ask if Russia was hiding something.
During their six-month stay on the Tiangong space station, the Chinese astronauts will carry out experiments on fish in a step towards raising other animals in space.
PLA Daily warns that a deal between the US military and a new SpaceX unit poses huge security challenges for ‘other countries’.
Impact of study on US military’s F-22 fighter jet could be great given range of its air-to-air missiles and required radius for ground bomb attacks, says team.
The black hole, named Gaia BH3, has about 33 times the mass of our sun, and is the most massive stellar black hole known to date in our galaxy
A deadly 2008 earthquake in China has led to major advances in satellite communication technology.
The launch of the Angara-A5 rocket, a new post-Soviet launch vehicle, is intended to showcase Russia’s post-Soviet space ambitions.
Turkey could play an influential role in the International Lunar Research Station, says space analyst.
Researchers find first evidence that the surface of Vesta, the second largest object in the asteroid belt, was once covered in molten rock.
The veteran aerospace engineer was described as a ‘hidden dragon’ at an awards ceremony hosted by the state broadcaster CCTV
Eclipse mania gripped North America as a breathtaking celestial spectacle captivated tens of millions of people, offering a rare blend of scientific interest, commercial opportunity and daytime partying.
Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science – and celebration
Two new minerals have been identified by researchers analysing moon soil samples collected by the Chang’e 5 mission.
Washington unveiled plans for the resolution amid reports Moscow could deploy a nuclear weapon or a mock warhead into space as early as this year.
The US is seeking to set international norms in space amid a growing lunar race among nations and private companies.
Queqiao-2 communication relay satellite arrived 440km above the moon’s surface early on Monday, says CNSA; state media says ‘work is under way to address’ DRO-A/B satellites that failed to reach their designated altitude after March 13 launch.
The emerging Strategic Support Force is leveraging the civilian sector to expand China’s space, cyber, electromagnetic and psychological warfare capabilities.
Soil samples brought to Earth by Chinese moon mission show unique mineral was likely produced in Aristarchus crater and ejected northward to sample site.
The crew – a Russian, a Belarusian and an American headed for the International Space Station – were safely evacuated.
Queqiao-2 lifted off atop a Long March 8 rocket at 8.31am on Wednesday, along with smaller satellites Tiandu-1 and 2 that will orbit the moon to test and verify navigation and communications technologies.
Luxury space travel company SpaceVIP has hired Danish chef Rasmus Munk of two-Michelin-star restaurant Alchemist to create a gourmet menu for six guests on a six-hour, hi-tech space balloon trip.
The US$1.8 billion Starshield contract could significantly advance the ability of the US military to spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.
South Korea is set to build an aerospace hub to house some 1,000 firms to tap on the sector’s ‘limitless opportunities and a huge market’.
‘The satellites have not been inserted into their designated orbit, and work is under way to address this problem,’ Chinese state media says.
