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China Adds Science Lab to Its Orbiting Space Station
July 25, 2022

China Adds Science Lab to Its Orbiting Space Station

By Associated Press
The 23-ton Wentian laboratory is designed for science and biology experiments.

The Ukraine War Is Remaking Global Space Cooperation
July 14, 2022

The Ukraine War Is Remaking Global Space Cooperation

By Kevin Holden
Beijing’s “no limits” partnership with Moscow is likely to destroy its dream of having European astronauts fly to the Chinese space station.
China’s Shenzhou 13 Mission and Its Long-Term Impact
October 20, 2021

China’s Shenzhou 13 Mission and Its Long-Term Impact

By Namrata Goswami
With three astronauts set to spend six months on China’s space station, this is China’s most ambitious human space mission to date.

Ahead of Latest Mission, China Renews Space Cooperation Vow
October 16, 2021

Ahead of Latest Mission, China Renews Space Cooperation Vow

By Associated Press
China is sending three astronauts to spend six months aboard its space station – which it built after being excluded from the ISS.

China’s Steady Space Progress Takes Another Leap
June 18, 2021

China’s Steady Space Progress Takes Another Leap

By Namrata Goswami
With the Shenzhou-12 launch and arrival of astronauts to the Tianhe core module, Beijing’s space ambitions are on target.

Chinese Crew Enters New Space Station on 3-month Mission
June 17, 2021

Chinese Crew Enters New Space Station on 3-month Mission

By Sam McNeil
The mission is the third of 11 planned through next year to add the additional sections to the station and send up crews and supplies.

Rocket on Pad, China Ready to Send First Crew to Space Station
June 11, 2021

Rocket on Pad, China Ready to Send First Crew to Space Station

By Associated Press
Three astronauts will blast off next week to spend three months on China’s new Tianhe space station.
China Moves Toward a Permanent Space Presence
May 01, 2021

China Moves Toward a Permanent Space Presence

By Namrata Goswami
The launch of the first piece of China's space station is a big step toward achieving a long-standing goal.

China Launches Core Space Station Module
April 29, 2021

China Launches Core Space Station Module

By Abhijnan Rej
The country expects to complete construction of its space station, called Tiangong, next year.

China, Russia Agree to Cooperate on Permanent Moon Base
March 10, 2021

China, Russia Agree to Cooperate on Permanent Moon Base

By Shannon Tiezzi
China has long planned to set up a manned lunar research station. Now it has its first international partner.

What’s Ahead for China’s Space Program in 2021?
January 22, 2021

What’s Ahead for China’s Space Program in 2021?

By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
From a Mars mission to the beginnings of a new space station, this year will be full of milestones for China.
China’s Space Program Suggests Decoupling Won’t Work Like the US Hopes
December 16, 2020

China’s Space Program Suggests Decoupling Won’t Work Like the US Hopes

By Brantly Womack
The U.S. has long frozen China out of space cooperation. That hasn’t stopped China from making substantial progress.

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