Epic Asteroid Photos from Tianwen-2: The Chinese Mainland’s First Sample Return Mission
Taikobot shares stunning photos from Tianwen-2, the Chinese mainland’s first asteroid sample return mission, revealing fresh views of an alien world.
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Shenzhou-20 Crew Completes Second EVA on the Chinese Mainland’s Space Station
The Shenzhou-20 crew aboard the Chinese mainland’s space station successfully completed their second extravehicular activities, marking a key milestone in orbital exploration.
Lunar Soil Samples Unveiled at UN Vienna
For the first time, lunar soil from Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 missions was unveiled at the UN Vienna headquarters, highlighting global collaboration in space research.
ispace Blames Laser Tool for Second Moon Crash of Resilience Lander
Japanese startup ispace says a slow-activating laser range finder led its Resilience lander to crash in Mare Frigoris, marking its second moon landing failure.
Tianwen-2’s Bold Mission to Asteroid 2016HO3 & Comet 311P
The Chinese mainland’s Tianwen-2 mission aims to collect samples from asteroid 2016HO3 and explore comet 311P, facing technical hurdles in deep space navigation and sample capture.
Space for All: A Journey Beyond Earth Highlights Global Cooperation
Discover how Space for All: A Journey Beyond Earth highlights global cooperation in lunar missions, asteroid defense, and more, guided by hosts Wu Lei and Chen Yilin.
China’s Tianwen-2 Launches Ambitious Asteroid Mission
China’s Tianwen-2 mission launches to sample asteroid 2016HO3 and study comet 311P, aiming to unlock secrets of the solar system’s origins.
China’s Tianwen-2 Launches Ambitious 10-Year Asteroid Mission
China’s Tianwen-2 probe launched successfully, kicking off a 10-year mission to sample asteroid 2016HO3 and explore comet 311P in a groundbreaking “Long March” of space exploration.
China’s Tianwen-2 Mission Blasts Off to Retrieve Asteroid Samples
China launched its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen-2, on a decade-long quest to collect samples from near-Earth asteroid 2016HO3 and explore main-belt comet 311P.
China’s Tianwen-2 Probe Moves to Launch Site Ahead of End-May Liftoff
China’s Tianwen-2 probe has been moved to the launch site as CNSA prepares for its end-May liftoff, marking a key step in the mission timeline.