Topic: Chinese space program
Tiangong space station’s final module launched
“Mengtian”, the final module of Tiangong space station, was successfully launched on October 31. What is “Mengtian” module? “Mengtian” module was launched aboard a Long March-5B Y4 carrier...
China: Launch of Reusable Spacecraft
On August 4, 2022, China launched a reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit. It was launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, on Long March 2F rocket. Spacecraft will be...
Wentian Space Station Module: Important Facts to know!
China’s new scientific lab “Wentian Space Station Module” was launched recently onboard Long March 5B launch vehicle. The module was docked with the China’s under-construction space station on...
China’s Record Launch of 22 Satellites
On February 27, 2022, China launched a Long March-8 rocket to place 22 satellites in space. Highlights With the launch, China set a domestic record for the most spacecraft...
Ziyuan-1 02E- China’s New Earth resources observation satellite
On December 27, 2021, a new Chinese Earth observation satellite named “Ziyuan-1 02E” was launched into space by China. Key Facts The satellite was launched for exploring natural...
China launches 3 new remote sensing satellites
China successfully launched three new remote sensing satellites on November 6, 2021 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre located in southwestern Sichuan province. Key facts The satellites belong...
China launches Astronaut crew on 6-month mission
China launched a three-person crew for a mission of six-month on board the Shenzhou-13 spaceship to its space station on October 16, 2021. Key Points The crew is...
China plans First Manned MARS Mission in 2033
China has planned to send its first crewed mission to MARS in the year 2033. Key points Manned MARS Mission will be launched with regular follow-up flights. Mission...
Shenzhou-12: China’s First Human Spaceflight since 2016
Chinese spacecraft, Shenzhou-19, will blast off from Gobi Desert on a Long March rocket soon. Spacecraft will ferry three men to an orbiting space module where they will...
China launches New Generation Meteorological Satellite
China successfully launched its first satellite of a new generation meteorological satellite into planned orbit. This satellite, named as Fengyun-4B (FY-48), will be used for fields of weather... 