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Forbesscience9 days ago
China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft arrives at asteroid Kamoʻoalewa after 13-month journey
The probe reached the quasi-satellite on July 4, 2026, after 13 months of travel. It will orbit the asteroid for nine months to collect samples before departing in 2027.
Forbesscience15 days ago
China's Tianwen-2 Spacecraft Scheduled to Reach Asteroid Kamoʻoalewa in Early July
Forbes reported that the Tianwen-2 probe will arrive at the 130- to 330-foot quasi-satellite next month. The mission will collect samples before continuing to a main-belt comet around 2035.
ndtv.comtechnology24 days ago
Chinese rocket upper stage breaks up in orbit, creating debris near space station altitude
The upper stage of a Zhuque-2E rocket launched by Chinese firm LandSpace fragmented in orbit on June 9. The U.S. Space Force is tracking at least 51 pieces of debris from the event.
France 24world49 days ago
China Launches Shenzhou 23 Spacecraft to Tiangong Station
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft and docked it with the Tiangong Space Station. The new crew will conduct experiments and prepare for future lunar landings, including a planned year-long stay in orbit.
France 24world50 days ago
China Launches Shenzhou-23 Mission With Year-Long Orbit Stay Planned
China sent three astronauts to the Tiangong space station on Sunday aboard a Long March 2-F rocket. One crew member will remain in orbit for a full year to study long-duration spaceflight effects.