By Keith Cooper published 14 May 25

The Wolf Amendment, a law that prevents bilateral cooperation in space research between the U.S. and China, is preventing U.S. government-funded analysis of the Chang'e 5 moon samples.

By Josh Dinner published 13 May 25

On Sunday (May 11), China launched a trio of Yaogan satellites classified as electromagnetic environment detection spacecraft.

By Julian Dossett published 8 May 25

After a pair of satellites failed to reach their desired orbit around the moon last year, China used a novel gravity "slingshot" tactic to get the satellites in the correct spot.

By Andrew Jones published 7 May 25

China has achieved a milestone feat, making the first-ever laser ranging measurement from Earth to the moon during the daytime.

By Mike Wall published 30 April 25

China's three-person Shenzhou 19 mission came home on Wednesday (April 30) after six months in orbit.

By Mike Wall published 29 April 25

Six different rockets launched toward orbit during an approximately 17.5-hour stretch, topping by two the previous record for most liftoffs in a 24-hour span.

By Andrew Jones published 28 April 25

China's outgoing Shenzhou 19 crew have handed over the reins of the Tiangong space station to a new set of astronauts.

By Mike Wall published 24 April 25

The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 20 mission arrived at the nation's Tiangong space station today (April 24), about 6.5 hours after lifting off.

By Tariq Malik published 23 April 25

Veteran Chinese astronaut Chen Dong will command a crew that includes rookies Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie.

By Andrew Jones published 10 April 25

China is getting ready to 3D-print bricks on the moon using lunar soil, in what could be a huge step toward building a base on the lunar surface.