China's first Mars rover Tianwen-1 launches this week. Here's what it will do. By Andrew Jones China's Mars rover will likely attempt to land at a site in northeastern Mars, according to a new paper published just days ahead of the mission's launch.
Chinese scientists reveal analysis of weird substance found on the moon's far side by Yutu 2 rover By Andrew Jones Chinese scientists have published an analysis of a curious substance on the moon which generated widespread interest following its discovery by the Yutu 2 rover last year.
A tiny Chinese satellite spotted the 2019 total solar eclipse from the moon By Andrew Jones A tiny Chinese satellite in lunar orbit captured incredible images of a total solar eclipse over South America last year, thanks to commands from radio enthusiasts.
China reveals details of next-gen crew spacecraft's 1st test flight By Andrew Jones A first glimpse inside the prototype of China's next-generation crew-carrying spacecraft has been provided in Beijing following a successful uncrewed test flight in May.
China's Chang'e 4 moon rover mission is back in action on lunar farside By Andrew Jones China's Chang'e 4 mission is back in action for its 19th lunar day of activity on the far side of the moon, with the Yutu 2 rover set to scope out a new crater.
China's new crew spacecraft looks like it could dock with the International Space Station By Andrew Jones A next-generation crew spacecraft that China is preparing for a flight test this spring appears to be capable of docking with the International Space Station.
Heads up! Chinese rocket debris crashes back to Earth after recent launch By Andrew Jones Rocket debris has been discovered downrange from a recent rocket launch from Xichang in southwest China.
China's Chang'e 4 lander and rover awake once more on far side of the moon By Andrew Jones China's Chang'e 4 mission has started its 16th lunar day of work on the far side of the moon, with the Yutu 2 rover beginning a journey in search of new areas.
Chinese smartphone camera photographs Earth from space By Andrew Jones Chinese electronics firm Xiaomi went above and beyond to advertise its latest smartphone, sending the device's 100-megapixel camera into space.
China's Mars mission likely still on track for July launch despite coronavirus outbreak By Andrew Jones Despite the lack of official comment on the mission, China’s first expedition to Mars appears to be on track.
China's Chang'e 4 lander and rover complete 15th lunar day on moon's far side By Andrew Jones China's Chang'e 4 mission has completed its 15th lunar day of work on the far side of the moon.
On the far side of the moon, Chinese lander and rover begin 15th lunar day By Andrew Jones China's Chang'e 4 mission has entered its 15th lunar day of work on the far side of the moon, with both the lander and Yutu 2 rover still in good condition.
What's up with that rock? China's moon rover finds something strange on the far side. By Andrew Jones China's Yutu-2 lunar rover has discovered what appear to be relatively young rocks during its recent exploration activities on the lunar far side.
China prepares to launch new rockets as part of push to boost space program By Andrew Jones China has quietly begun preparations to launch a new range of Long March rockets to boost its space capabilities and carry out major projects.
China readies its new deep-space crew capsule for 1st test flight By Andrew Jones A Chinese next-generation spacecraft for taking astronauts to low Earth orbit and beyond has arrived at a coastal spaceport in preparation for a test flight.
China releases huge batch of amazing Chang'e-4 images from moon's far side By Andrew Jones China's long-lived lunar robots Chang'e-4 and Yutu-2 are once again at work on the far side of the moon, where they woke up for their 14th day on Jan. 18 and 19.
China lofts 4 satellites into orbit with its second launch of 2020 By Andrew Jones China successfully sent four satellites into orbit early on Wednesday (Jan. 15) with the country's second launch of 2020.
Long March Rocket Launches Chinese-Brazilian Mission and 1st Ethiopian Satellite By Andrew Jones China successfully launched nine satellites early on Friday (Dec. 20) as the country cements its place at the top of the 2019 launch table.
China's Big Ambitions for Space Are Riding on a December Launch By Andrew Jones China recently staged a show test of its Mars lander looking ahead to the program's launch next summer. But an equally crucial mission component faces a different kind of test in December.
Here's What China's Yutu 2 Rover Found on the Far Side of the Moon (Photos) By Andrew Jones The China Lunar Exploration Program has released a photo from the Yutu 2 moon rover that reveals the likely nature of a previously unidentified material.
China's Chang'e 4 Completes 10 Lunar Days on Far Side of the Moon By Andrew Jones China's Chang'e 4 mission has completed 10 lunar days of activity on the far side of the moon, returning new images and carrying out science tasks.
This Is China's New Spacecraft to Take Astronauts to the Moon (Photos) By Andrew Jones China is developing a next-generation spacecraft for human spaceflight that would allow astronauts to travel to the moon and deep space.
China's Lunar Rover Scopes Out Weird Substance on Far Side of the Moon (Photos) By Andrew Jones China's lunar exploration program has released images that give us a glimpse of the mysterious material discovered on the far side of the moon.
China's Lunar Rover Has Found Something Weird on the Far Side of the Moon By Andrew Jones China's Chang'e-4 lunar rover has discovered an unusually colored, 'gel-like' substance during its exploration activities on the far side of the moon.
Chinese Long March Rocket Launch Tests Grid Fins for Safety, Future Reusability By Andrew Jones The launch of a Long March 2C from Xichang last week included a first use of grid fins by China to minimize the threat posed by the spent first stage to populated areas downrange.
