Tag: Tiangong
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China Preview: Xuntian Space Telescope Set to Transform Astronomy
Overview: A New Eye for the Cosmos China is poised to add a powerful new instrument to its growing space infrastructure. The Xuntian space telescope, also known as the Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST), is designed to operate in tandem with the Tiangong space station. In a series of recent demonstrations, scientists have completed a…
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Xuntian Space Telescope Preview Ahead of China’s 2027 Launch
China Offers a Detailed Preview of the Xuntian Space Telescope China is nearing a major milestone in its space program as it prepares to launch the Xuntian space telescope, a companion to the Tiangong space station. A full observation simulation has been completed, giving scientists and engineers a rare look at how this ambitious instrument…
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China Teases Xuntian Space Telescope Ahead of 2027 Launch
Overview: A New Eye in the Sky China is nearing a major milestone in space astronomy with the Xuntian space telescope, a purpose-built instrument designed to orbit in tandem with the Tiangong space station. In a bid to demonstrate readiness, Chinese scientists recently completed a full observation simulation that mirrors how the telescope will operate…
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China’s Space Station Breaks Records with 265 Research Projects and Major Milestones
China’s Space Station Reaches a New Era of Scientific Progress China’s orbiting space station has crossed a significant milestone, advancing 265 active research projects as part of its expanding scientific program. The focused push comes as China continues to demonstrate its capabilities in crewed space research, in-orbit assembly, and long-duration human spaceflight. The momentum is…
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Qingzhou: China’s Next-Gen Cargo Ship for Tiangong
Overview: Qingzhou Takes Shape as a Next-Generation Cargo Craft China is accelerating development of a new, low-cost cargo spacecraft designed to support its Tiangong space station. Known as Qingzhou, which translates to “Light Ship,” the project is being steered by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. While details remain guarded,…
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Qingzhou: China’s Next-Gen, Low-Cost Cargo Ship for the Tiangong Space Station
Introduction: A newer logistics spine for Tiangong China is accelerating development of a next-generation, low-cost cargo spacecraft to resupply its Tiangong space station. Named Qingzhou, which translates to “Light Ship,” the design is being developed by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The program aims to reduce cost per kilogram…
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Qingzhou: China’s Next-Gen Cargo Craft for Tiangong Space Station
Introduction: A New Era for Tiangong’s resupply China is advancing its space logistics with Qingzhou, a next-generation cargo spacecraft designed to support the Tiangong space station. Aimed at delivering cargo, crew, and experiments more efficiently and at lower cost, Qingzhou represents a strategic shift in how China maintains its orbital outpost. While details are still…
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China Upgrades Tiangong with Defensive Countermeasures After Debris Incident
Background: Debris Incident Spurs Space Station Upgrades Last month, a tiny fragment of space debris forced three taikonauts to ride out a nine-day orbital anomaly aboard the Tiangong space station. While the crew remained safe, the incident underscored the increasing risks posed by orbital debris and the need for robust protection and autonomous response systems.…
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China Installs Defensive Countermeasures on Tiangong Space Station
Defensive Countermeasures on Tiangong: A New Chapter in Space Station Integrity About a month after a fragment of space debris forced three taikonauts to shelter aboard China’s Tiangong space station, Chinese authorities announced that the orbiting complex is undergoing selective defensive upgrades. State media agency CGTN reported that engineers and astronauts are implementing countermeasures designed…
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China’s Shenzhou-21 Mission: Docking at Tiangong with Four Lab Mice
Overview: A Milestone for China’s Space Program China successfully docked the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft with the Tiangong space station, marking a notable milestone in its ongoing human spaceflight program. The mission, launched from Jiuquan, features a three-astronaut crew—the youngest among China’s spacefaring pioneers—who will conduct extended operations aboard the modular station. Accompanying the crew are four…