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China To Send Pak Astronaut As 1st Foreign Guest To Its Space Station
China plans to send an astronaut from its all-weather ally Pakistan as the first foreign guest to its space station Tiangong.
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Ancient Martian Ocean Shoreline Discovered Beneath Surface by Zhurong Rover
China's Zhurong rover has uncovered evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars, with ground-penetrating radar detecting a buried shoreline beneath the Utopia Basin. The rover’s scans revealed sloping sand layers similar to those found on Earth’s beaches, reinforcing theories of long-term water presence. Experts highlight that these formations are not...
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Opinion | There's A New Negotiating Table In Town: Middle East
The Saudis are not stopping just at giving space to the US and Russia to debate Ukraine. As per reports, Riyadh is also open to hosting talks between Iran and the US over the former's nuclear programme.
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China Names Its Moon Spacesuit and Rover Ahead of Lunar Mission
China has named its lunar spacesuit "Wangyu" and rover "Tansuo," crucial for its human moon landing plans by 2030. The prototype development phase is in progress, with extensive testing conducted. Additional mission components, including the "Mengzhou" spacecraft and "Lanyue" lunar lander, have also been named. The construction of essential infrast...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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What Is SpaceSail And How Could It Challenge Elon Musk's Starlink?
SpaceSail, a Chinese low Earth orbit satellite company, is expanding its presence through partnerships with countries, positioning itself as a challenger to Elon Musk's Starlink in the global satellite market.
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Moon's Geological Activity: New Evidence Suggests Surface Changes Persist
New research suggests the Moon may still be geologically active, as 266 newly discovered wrinkle ridges indicate recent surface changes. The study estimates these ridges formed within the last 160 million years, challenging the belief that lunar activity ended billions of years ago. Scientists believe continued contraction could cause moonquakes, p...
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Pakistan Joins China's Lunar Mission For Exploring Moon's South Pole
In Islamabad's first major involvement in lunar exploration, Pakistan's space agency SUPARCO has joined hands with China for its upcoming Chang'e-8 moon mission in 2028.
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China's Chang'e-7 Mission To Send "Extremely Smart" Flying Robot To Moon's South Pole
China has announced its plans to send a smart robotic "flyer detector" to Moon's south pole in a bid to search for water.
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China Astronauts Generate Rocket Fuel, Oxygen In Space Using "Artificial Photosynthesis"
The 12 experiments carried out at the Tiangong space station focused on key technologies such as the conversion of carbon dioxide at room temperature.
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Chinese Astronauts Successfully Generate Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis in Space
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have made a significant breakthrough by successfully producing oxygen and rocket fuel through artificial photosynthesis. Using carbon dioxide and water, the process mimics the natural photosynthesis found in plants, with the potential to produce methane or formic acid with minor adjustments. Unli...
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China’s Ceres-1 Rocket Successfully Deploys 5 Satellites for Weather and Remote Sensing
China's space industry continues to grow with the successful deployment of five satellites by the Ceres-1 rocket on 20 January. The payload included four Yunyao-1 meteorological satellites and the Jitianxing A-05 remote sensing satellite. This launch, conducted by Galactic Energy, marks a key milestone in China’s expanding commercial space sector...
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Why People In China Pay Rs 290 A Day To Pretend To Work
For a daily fee of around 30 yuan (Rs 290), these services provide office space, lunch, and even fake workstations, complete with computers and phones
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China Tests Strategies To Counter Starlink Satellites Amid Taiwan Tensions
The study highlighted the potential militarization of space, referencing Starlink's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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China Conducts Five Rocket Engine Tests in a Day, Advancing Space Projects
On January 2, China tested five rocket engines in Beijing and Hebei Province. These tests included hydrogen-oxygen and methane-based engines for various applications, such as lunar missions and deep-space exploration. The trials mark a significant step in China’s efforts to enhance its space programmes. CASC’s engineers have highlighted the suc...
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China To Send Pak Astronaut As 1st Foreign Guest To Its Space Station
China plans to send an astronaut from its all-weather ally Pakistan as the first foreign guest to its space station Tiangong.
-
Ancient Martian Ocean Shoreline Discovered Beneath Surface by Zhurong Rover
China's Zhurong rover has uncovered evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars, with ground-penetrating radar detecting a buried shoreline beneath the Utopia Basin. The rover’s scans revealed sloping sand layers similar to those found on Earth’s beaches, reinforcing theories of long-term water presence. Experts highlight that these formations are not...
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Opinion | There's A New Negotiating Table In Town: Middle East
The Saudis are not stopping just at giving space to the US and Russia to debate Ukraine. As per reports, Riyadh is also open to hosting talks between Iran and the US over the former's nuclear programme.
-
China Names Its Moon Spacesuit and Rover Ahead of Lunar Mission
China has named its lunar spacesuit "Wangyu" and rover "Tansuo," crucial for its human moon landing plans by 2030. The prototype development phase is in progress, with extensive testing conducted. Additional mission components, including the "Mengzhou" spacecraft and "Lanyue" lunar lander, have also been named. The construction of essential infrast...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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What Is SpaceSail And How Could It Challenge Elon Musk's Starlink?
SpaceSail, a Chinese low Earth orbit satellite company, is expanding its presence through partnerships with countries, positioning itself as a challenger to Elon Musk's Starlink in the global satellite market.
-
Moon's Geological Activity: New Evidence Suggests Surface Changes Persist
New research suggests the Moon may still be geologically active, as 266 newly discovered wrinkle ridges indicate recent surface changes. The study estimates these ridges formed within the last 160 million years, challenging the belief that lunar activity ended billions of years ago. Scientists believe continued contraction could cause moonquakes, p...
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Pakistan Joins China's Lunar Mission For Exploring Moon's South Pole
In Islamabad's first major involvement in lunar exploration, Pakistan's space agency SUPARCO has joined hands with China for its upcoming Chang'e-8 moon mission in 2028.
-
China's Chang'e-7 Mission To Send "Extremely Smart" Flying Robot To Moon's South Pole
China has announced its plans to send a smart robotic "flyer detector" to Moon's south pole in a bid to search for water.
-
China Astronauts Generate Rocket Fuel, Oxygen In Space Using "Artificial Photosynthesis"
The 12 experiments carried out at the Tiangong space station focused on key technologies such as the conversion of carbon dioxide at room temperature.
-
Chinese Astronauts Successfully Generate Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis in Space
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have made a significant breakthrough by successfully producing oxygen and rocket fuel through artificial photosynthesis. Using carbon dioxide and water, the process mimics the natural photosynthesis found in plants, with the potential to produce methane or formic acid with minor adjustments. Unli...
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China’s Ceres-1 Rocket Successfully Deploys 5 Satellites for Weather and Remote Sensing
China's space industry continues to grow with the successful deployment of five satellites by the Ceres-1 rocket on 20 January. The payload included four Yunyao-1 meteorological satellites and the Jitianxing A-05 remote sensing satellite. This launch, conducted by Galactic Energy, marks a key milestone in China’s expanding commercial space sector...
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Why People In China Pay Rs 290 A Day To Pretend To Work
For a daily fee of around 30 yuan (Rs 290), these services provide office space, lunch, and even fake workstations, complete with computers and phones
-
China Tests Strategies To Counter Starlink Satellites Amid Taiwan Tensions
The study highlighted the potential militarization of space, referencing Starlink's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
-
China Conducts Five Rocket Engine Tests in a Day, Advancing Space Projects
On January 2, China tested five rocket engines in Beijing and Hebei Province. These tests included hydrogen-oxygen and methane-based engines for various applications, such as lunar missions and deep-space exploration. The trials mark a significant step in China’s efforts to enhance its space programmes. CASC’s engineers have highlighted the suc...
