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Who Will Build an Outpost on the Moon First?Who Will Build an Outpost on the Moon First?

Who Will Build an Outpost on the Moon First?

In April 2026, NASA will launch a crew of four as part of the Artemis II mission, a circumlunar flight…

2 weeks ago
China Plans to Retrieve Mars Samples by 2031China Plans to Retrieve Mars Samples by 2031

China Plans to Retrieve Mars Samples by 2031

China's growing presence in space has been undeniable since the turn of the century. Between sending the first "taikonaut" to…

2 months ago
China’s Proposed Cargo Shuttle, the Haolong, Has Entered DevelopmentChina’s Proposed Cargo Shuttle, the Haolong, Has Entered Development

China’s Proposed Cargo Shuttle, the Haolong, Has Entered Development

The 2024 China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition was held in Zhuhai last week - from November 12th to 17th,…

3 months ago
China Trains Next Batch of TaikonautsChina Trains Next Batch of Taikonauts

China Trains Next Batch of Taikonauts

China has a fabulously rich history when it comes to space travel and was among the first to experiment in…

3 months ago
Chinese Company is Taking Space Tourism Orders for 2027 FlightsChinese Company is Taking Space Tourism Orders for 2027 Flights

Chinese Company is Taking Space Tourism Orders for 2027 Flights

China has some bold plans for space research and exploration that will be taking place in the coming decades. This…

4 months ago
China Releases its First Roadmap for Space Science and Exploration Through 2050.China Releases its First Roadmap for Space Science and Exploration Through 2050.

China Releases its First Roadmap for Space Science and Exploration Through 2050.

China's space program has advanced considerably since the turn of the century. In addition to developing heavy-launch vehicles like the…

4 months ago
China Will Launch its Mars Sample Return Mission in 2028China Will Launch its Mars Sample Return Mission in 2028

China Will Launch its Mars Sample Return Mission in 2028

While NASA's Mars Sample Return mission has experienced a setback, China is still moving forward with their plans to bring…

5 months ago
A Review of Humanity’s Planned Expansion Between the Earth and the MoonA Review of Humanity’s Planned Expansion Between the Earth and the Moon

A Review of Humanity’s Planned Expansion Between the Earth and the Moon

Between Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and the Moon, there is a region of space measuring 384,400 km (238,855 mi) wide…

5 months ago
A Global Color Map of Mars, Courtesy of China’s Tianwen-1 MissionA Global Color Map of Mars, Courtesy of China’s Tianwen-1 Mission

A Global Color Map of Mars, Courtesy of China’s Tianwen-1 Mission

In July 2020, China's Tianwen-1 mission arrived in orbit around Mars, consisting of six robotic elements: an orbiter, a lander,…

5 months ago
Chinese Researchers Devise New Strategy for Producing Water on the MoonChinese Researchers Devise New Strategy for Producing Water on the Moon

Chinese Researchers Devise New Strategy for Producing Water on the Moon

In the coming years, China and Roscosmos plan to create the International Lunar Research PStation (ILRSP), a permanent base in…

6 months ago