Long March 5

China successfully launches its heaviest satellite on powerful Long March-5 rocket

Long March-5 is China's most powerful rocket and a critical ingredient in its ambitious space program.

China's second heavy-lift carrier rocket 'Long March-5 Y2' launch fails due to abnormity

China's attempt to launch its second heavy-lift carrier rocket 'Long March-5 Y2' failed on Sunday after abnormity was detected during the flight, official media reported

China is planning to undertake 30 space launch missions in 2017

China plans to conduct some 30 space launch missions in 2017, a record-breaking number in the country's space history, said China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Chinese lunar probe to land on moon, return in 2017

China will send lunar probe Chang'e 5 to land on the moon and return with samples in the second half of 2017, officials said on Friday.