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China signals an offshore satellite-launch push while SpaceX expands Starlink cadence after Starship test activity

China is pursuing sea-based satellite launches, aiming to narrow the US orbital gap and broaden commercial launch options, according to a July 28, 2026 roundup. The competitive push lands as SpaceX executed a Starship flight test and continues deploying Starlink via Falcon 9—most recently lifting 24 satellites from Vandenberg on July 25.

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2026-07-28T08:11:28.873571-07:00

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China to fly Africa’s first lunar science probes aboard Chang’e 8 to target the lunar south pole in 2029

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2026-07-28T06:41:48.916561-07:00

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China seeks “guarantees” in Boeing’s proposed 200-jet aircraft deal

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2026-07-27T18:09:24.982478-07:00

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NASA-backed MRV-1 robotic servicer launches to GEO for life-extension missions

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2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00

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China signals an offshore satellite-launch push while SpaceX expands Starlink cadence after Starship test activity China is pursuing sea-based satellite launches, aiming to narrow the US orbital gap and broaden commercial launch options, according to a July 28, 2026 roundup. The competitive push lands as SpaceX executed a Starship flight test and continues deploying Starlink via Falcon 9—most recently lifting 24 satellites from Vandenberg on July 25.

2026-07-28T08:11:28.873571-07:00

China signals an offshore satellite-launch push while SpaceX expands Starlink cadence after Starship test activity

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China to fly Africa’s first lunar science probes aboard Chang’e 8 to target the lunar south pole in 2029 China plans to launch Africa’s first space exploration mission using a trio of spherical probes carried on the Chang’e 8 lander. The mission is scheduled for 2029 and aims to conduct lunar-south-pole science as part of Chang’e 8 operations.

2026-07-28T06:41:48.916561-07:00

China to fly Africa’s first lunar science probes aboard Chang’e 8 to target the lunar south pole in 2029

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China seeks “guarantees” in Boeing’s proposed 200-jet aircraft deal China is pressing for guarantees as part of a proposed Boeing agreement for about 200 jets, according to the report highlighted by ch-aviation. The development underscores heightened counterparty requirements around Boeing deliveries and conditions tied to large-quantity aircraft commitments.

2026-07-27T18:09:24.982478-07:00

China seeks “guarantees” in Boeing’s proposed 200-jet aircraft deal

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Chinese social media footage shows updated J-36 next-generation stealth fighter prototype New videos and images circulating on Chinese social media reportedly depict an updated prototype of China’s unofficially designated J-36 next-generation combat aircraft. The material provides additional visible clues into development of the country’s largest known stealth-fighter program, per the reporting.

2026-07-25T03:50:12.361870-07:00

Chinese social media footage shows updated J-36 next-generation stealth fighter prototype

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New footage appears to show updated prototype of China's J-36 stealth aircraft

2026-07-25T03:50:12.361870-07:00

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Beijing demands parts and service guarantees stall Boeing purchase talks amid risk of future US export restrictions China’s push for assurances on parts supply and service support has disrupted a Boeing purchase agreement, with the proposal “falling apart” as Boeing grapples with the prospect of further US export restrictions. The standoff centers on whether Beijing can secure long-term support coverage under changing trade controls.

2026-07-22T15:09:01.296588-07:00

Beijing demands parts and service guarantees stall Boeing purchase talks amid risk of future US export restrictions

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines placed an order for 95 Airbus aircraft valued at $15.3 billion, reinforcing China’s fleet expansion plans. Separately, lessor AerCap ordered 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet growing widebody demand and extend its already large 787 footprint.

2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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NASA-backed MRV-1 robotic servicer launches to GEO for life-extension missions Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) and three “jetpack” mission extension pods were delivered to geosynchronous transfer orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 on July 21. The NASA-supported system will rendezvous with multiple GEO satellites to perform in-space robotic servicing and extend their operational lifetimes by about six years.

2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00

NASA-backed MRV-1 robotic servicer launches to GEO for life-extension missions

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