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Shenzhou-21 crew returns from Tiangong after 210-day mission; Shenzhou-22 brought the relief flight

China’s Shenzhou-21 astronauts returned safely on Friday, landing via parachute at Dongfeng in Inner Mongolia after a record 210-day stint on the Tiangong space station. The crew rode home in Shenzhou-22, launched empty in November 2025 to replace the damaged Shenzhou-20 hit by debris.

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Shenzhou-21 crew returns from Tiangong after 210-day mission; Shenzhou-22 brought the relief flight China’s Shenzhou-21 astronauts returned safely on Friday, landing via parachute at Dongfeng in Inner Mongolia after a record 210-day stint on the Tiangong space station. The crew rode home in Shenzhou-22, launched empty in November 2025 to replace the damaged Shenzhou-20 hit by debris.

2026-05-29T06:10:27.080349-07:00

Shenzhou-21 crew returns from Tiangong after 210-day mission; Shenzhou-22 brought the relief flight

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China’s next wave of reusable rockets set for upcoming debuts and first-stage recovery attempts A new batch of Chinese state-led and commercial rockets is nearing first flight, with multiple programs scheduled to debut over the coming weeks and months. Several efforts are also focused on first-stage recovery—signaling continued momentum toward repeatable, reusable launch architectures.

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China’s next wave of reusable rockets set for upcoming debuts and first-stage recovery attempts

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China builds launch-pad infrastructure near nuclear missile silos, according to satellite imagery Satellite images indicate China is constructing a network of launch pads and related infrastructure adjacent to the isolated sites that house the country’s longest-range nuclear missiles. The build-out suggests efforts to increase readiness and/or operational flexibility of silo-based deterrent forces.

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China builds launch-pad infrastructure near nuclear missile silos, according to satellite imagery

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China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute China is reportedly delaying Airbus delivery paperwork approval, using it as leverage in a diplomatic and regulatory dispute over how quickly Europe’s certification process advances COMAC’s C919 narrowbody jet. The move links aircraft delivery timelines to the pace and friction of EASA certification.

2026-05-28T13:42:38.310160-07:00

China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said China’s promise to buy 200 Boeing aircraft following President Trump’s visit is only a starting point, with “more to come” expected later this year as the order is firmed up. He framed the 200-jet commitment as a “major accomplishment” that could grow toward roughly 700 jets.

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

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China integrates robotic Chang’e lunar activities into human spaceflight for Moon landings by 2030; NASA arms Artemis with crewe China is reshaping its lunar program by merging Chang’e robotic probe work with its human spaceflight plans to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030. Separately, NASA has selected Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to supply Artemis crewed lunar terrain vehicles (LTVs), with student teams developing lunar robotics for 2026.

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China integrates robotic Chang’e lunar activities into human spaceflight for Moon landings by 2030; NASA arms Artemis with crewe

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FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production FAA leadership expects the 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the MAX 10 to be approved before year-end. Boeing says it has FAA clearance to raise 737 production to 47 aircraft per month (from 42), with a longer-range target of 47/month in 2026 and progress on the MAX 7/10 certification campaigns.

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

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China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919 Bloomberg reports that China has been “slow-walking” approvals of Airbus delivery paperwork as leverage in a dispute over how quickly EASA certifies Chinese-made aircraft—particularly the COMAC C919. The reported aim is to accelerate European certification timelines amid continuing regulatory friction.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919

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Shenzhou-21 crew returns from Tiangong after 210-day mission; Shenzhou-22 brought the relief flight

China’s next wave of reusable rockets set for upcoming debuts and first-stage recovery attempts

China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

Hype Analysis

China's Aviation Industry in September 2024: Key Developments and Trends

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