The roots of the Chinese space program trace back to the 1950s, when, with the help of the newly allied Soviet Union, China began development of its first ballistic missile and rocket programs in response …

BEIJING, May 18 Xinhua -- China's Tianwen-2 probe is scheduled for launch at the end of May, according to the China National Space Administration CNSA on Sunday.

6 days ago · China wants to send several astronauts to the lunar surface by 2030 and build a permanent base there.

Dec 7, 2025 · China National Space Agency announced four major missions advancing space science capabilities globally. Plans include lunar radio astronomy, solar observation, exoplanet hunting, and …

Dec 5, 2025 · In January 2022, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) published its landmark national strategy for outer space. This document, officially titled “ China’s Space Program: A 2021 …

Sep 12, 2025 · Through innovations in reusability, orbital logistics, and lunar industrialization, China aspires to become a leading space power and possibly establish the standards for future space...

Apr 1, 2026 · CAS Space debuted the first in a series of new Chinese commercial launchers with its Lijian-2, with two more set to follow in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, China conducted its first …

The China National Space Administration was founded more than 25 years ago and is overseeing an ambitious programme which includes deep space exploration, a manned space station, and...

Globally, China has harnessed its ambitious space program to deepen relations with developing countries and expand its space architecture in support of military, commercial, and broader strategic …

4 days ago · China's Chang'e program went from lunar orbiter to sample return in fifteen years and has now placed a base module at the south pole — a pace of execution that reveals as much about …