Long March-10 Rocket Nails Second Static Fire Test
China’s Long March-10 rocket aces its second static fire test, advancing readiness for manned lunar missions before 2030.
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The Chinese mainland launches Yaogan-45 to boost Earth science and disaster preparedness
On September 9, 2025, the Chinese mainland launched the Yaogan-45 satellite aboard a Long March-7A rocket, its 594th flight. The satellite will aid scientific research, agriculture, and disaster relief.
China Launches Yaogan-45 Satellite for Advanced Remote Sensing
China launched the Yaogan-45 satellite from Hainan on a modified Long March-7 rocket, its 594th mission, boosting remote sensing for science, agriculture, and disaster monitoring.
Chinese Mainland Launches 11 Geely-05 Satellites on Sea-Based Smart Dragon-3 Rocket
The Chinese mainland’s Smart Dragon-3 rocket deployed 11 Geely-05 satellites from a sea platform, marking a key step toward a 72-satellite IoT constellation by 2025.
CERES-1 Rocket Launches Three Satellites into Orbit
The Chinese mainland’s CERES-1 rocket successfully launched Kaiyun-1, Yuxing-3 08 and Yunyao-1 27 satellites from Jiuquan, marking a new era for commercial space missions.
Chinese Mainland to Launch Asteroid Deflection Test in 2025
The Chinese mainland plans a 2025 asteroid deflection test, aiming to nudge a near-Earth asteroid by 3–5 cm and boost planetary defense efforts.
China Unveils First 8K Movie Filmed Aboard Space Station
China’s first 8K space movie ‘Shenzhou 13’ premieres Sept 5, offering ultra-HD views of Earth and daily life aboard the Chinese space station.
China’s MIIT Unveils Roadmap for High-Quality Satellite Communications
China’s MIIT unveils guidelines to drive high-quality satellite communications development, targeting 10M direct-to-device users by 2030 and cross-industry integration.
SpaceX’s Starship Splashes Down in Indian Ocean After 10th Test Flight
SpaceX’s Starship completed its 10th test flight, deploying eight dummy satellites into orbit and safely splashing down in the Indian Ocean—key steps toward NASA’s moon missions.
China’s First 8K Space Film Brings Orbit to the Big Screen
Discover China’s first 8K film shot in space, premiering Sept 5. Get immersive orbit footage from Shenzhou-13 astronauts, revealing daily life and stunning Earth views.