Tianwen-2 Probe Reaches 3 Million km Milestone in Smooth Orbit
China National Space Administration reports Tianwen-2 has been in orbit for over eight days and traveled 3 million km, sending back its first image of an unfolded solar panel.
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Pakistan Astronaut to Join China Space Station as Payload Specialist
Pakistan begins multi-stage selection of astronauts to join the China Space Station as payload specialists, marking a new chapter in international space collaboration.
Hungarian Scientists Successfully Grow Plants in Lunar Soil Simulator
Hungarian researchers have successfully grown mustard plants in simulated lunar soil, paving the way for sustainable farming on the moon and future long-term space missions.
Shenzhou-19 Set for First Spacewalks on China Space Station
The Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the China Space Station is set to undertake their first extravehicular activities, marking a significant milestone in China’s space exploration efforts.
China Opens Applications for Historic Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 Lunar Samples
China invites global researchers to apply for lunar samples from the historic Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 missions, including the first far-side Moon samples.
Shenzhou-18 Crew Set to Launch Thursday for Six-Month Space Station Mission
China launches Shenzhou-18 crew for a six-month mission at its space station, featuring groundbreaking experiments and the nation’s first steps towards a lunar landing.