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Sino-French satellite launched into orbit, China's CCTV says
Reuters via AOL· 3 hours agoA satellite developed by China and France, the most powerful yet for studying the farthest explosion of stars, was launched into orbit on Saturday, Chinese state broadcaster ...
France, China launch satellite in attempt to explore the universe
Al Jazeera· 2 hours agoA satellite developed by France and China has blasted off on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in...
China launches new astronomical satellite developed in cooperation with France
China Daily· 4 hours agoThe satellite, the Space-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor (SVOM), was launched by a Long March-2C rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest < ...
Rocket Report: Electron turns 50, China’s Moon launcher breathes fire
Ars Technica· 1 day agoElectron celebrates its 50th. On Thursday, Rocket Lab launched its 50th Electron mission, "No Time...
China tests Long March-10 rocket's propulsion for manned lunar mission
Interesting Engineering· 7 days agoAnother derivative of the Long-March-10 carrier rocket, without boosters, can transport astronauts and cargo to China’s space station, according to its ...
How China could take Taiwan without even needing to invade
CNN.com· 8 hours agoChina’s military could isolate Taiwan, cripple its economy, and make the democratic island succumb...
China selects 4th batch of astronaut candidates as part of 2030 moon landing goal
Space via Yahoo News· 3 days agoChina has selected 10 new astronauts for training as part of its goal to put a crew on the moon by...
Space: Long March Stumbles
Strategy Page· 6 hours agoThe 356-ton rocket put five satellites into SSO (Sun-synchronous orbit), which is about 700 kilometers high. SSO means the orbit keeps the satellite constantly in sunlight ...
China's Xi says army faces 'deep-seated' problems in anti-corruption drive
Reuters via Yahoo News· 3 days agoChina's President Xi Jinping said there were "deep-seated problems" in the Chinese military's...
Putin gets a pair of North Korean hunting dogs after defense pact with dictator Kim
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoPutin visited China last month, soon after his inauguration for a fifth term as president. "In case...