Chinese Space Program

Long-March 5B rocket launches first module of China's 'Heavenly Palace' space station

It is expected to remain in low orbit at between 400 and 450 kilometres above Earth for a lifespan of around 15 years.

China begins building three-person space station, first launch to take place soon

When completed by late 2022, Tianhe is expected to weigh about 66 tons, a fraction the size of the International Space Station.

China successfully tests its lander in preparation for its Mars 2020 mission

China has developed its space program rapidly since it conducted its first crewed mission in 2003.

Meet Liu Yang: China's first female astronaut in space

Female astronaut Liu Yang, 33, and two male crew members — mission commander Jing Haipeng, 45, and newcomer Liu Wang, 43 — are to dock the spacecraft with a prototype space lab in a key step toward building a permanent space station.

China all set to flag off most ambitious space mission

China will launch three astronauts, including a mother of one who flies transport planes, to live and work on a space station for about a week, a major step in its goal of becoming only the third nation with a permanent base orbiting Earth.

China may send woman astronaut for first space docking mission

China, which is yet to take a decision on a three-member crew for its first manned space docking mission this year, today said that it may include a woman astronaut in the team.

China may send woman astronaut for first space docking mission

China, which is yet to take a decision on a three-member crew for its first manned space docking mission this year, today said that it may include a woman astronaut in the team.