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Launch preview: SpaceX Transporter-17 (81 payloads) plus debuts of China’s Long March 10B and Skyroot’s Vikram-I

This week’s manifest includes six international orbital launches, anchored by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter-17 mission carrying 81 payloads, including four Canadian Earth-observation satellites, to a Sun-synchronous orbit. The schedule also features debut demonstration flights for China’s Long March 10B and Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-I, alongside multiple SpaceX rideshare and Starlink launches.

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2026-07-06T14:19:46.203510-07:00

Reuters

Reuters: Probe into Beijing CITIC Tower crash examines flight path, pilot timeline and lingering questions

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2026-07-05T23:15:24.100055-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Tianwen-2 spacecraft reaches near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa; first image disclosed

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2026-07-06T02:28:39.342013-07:00

Associated Press

China probe finds Beijing skyscraper crash was deliberate, driven by pilot’s suicidal thoughts

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2026-07-02T02:30:20.502785-07:00

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Launch preview: SpaceX Transporter-17 (81 payloads) plus debuts of China’s Long March 10B and Skyroot’s Vikram-I This week’s manifest includes six international orbital launches, anchored by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter-17 mission carrying 81 payloads, including four Canadian Earth-observation satellites, to a Sun-synchronous orbit. The schedule also features debut demonstration flights for China’s Long March 10B and Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-I, alongside multiple SpaceX rideshare and Starlink launches.

2026-07-06T14:19:46.203510-07:00

Launch preview: SpaceX Transporter-17 (81 payloads) plus debuts of China’s Long March 10B and Skyroot’s Vikram-I

SpaceNews.com

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Tianwen-2 spacecraft reaches near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa; first image disclosed China’s Tianwen-2 sample-return spacecraft has arrived at near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, with its first image revealing a small, elongated rocky body. The spacecraft’s arrival at the target asteroid marks the initial characterization phase ahead of mission sampling activities.

2026-07-06T02:28:39.342013-07:00

Tianwen-2 spacecraft reaches near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa; first image disclosed

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Reuters: Probe into Beijing CITIC Tower crash examines flight path, pilot timeline and lingering questions A light aircraft struck Beijing’s CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people. Reuters reviews the available evidence on the flight path and the pilot’s timeline, highlighting key unanswered questions that remain as authorities investigate what led to the impact.

2026-07-05T23:15:24.100055-07:00

Reuters: Probe into Beijing CITIC Tower crash examines flight path, pilot timeline and lingering questions

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Court seeks answers over Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft A court case has been opened seeking clarifications regarding the basis for Nepal Airlines’ use of Chinese aircraft, with the legal process focused on obtaining answers tied to the aircraft and their procurement/operation. The dispute’s particulars will be determined through the court proceedings.

2026-07-05T21:30:32.914402-07:00

Court seeks answers over Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft

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Hongqing Technology, Landspace affiliate, raises $191M to scale Chinese commercial satellite manufacturing Hongqing Technology, the satellite-manufacturing affiliate of China’s Landspace, has secured a $191 million funding round—one of the largest single raises for a Chinese commercial satellite maker. The investment is positioned to accelerate satellite production capacity and support broader program execution.

2026-07-03T06:24:44.703520-07:00

Hongqing Technology, Landspace affiliate, raises $191M to scale Chinese commercial satellite manufacturing

Associated Press

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China probe finds Beijing skyscraper crash was deliberate, driven by pilot’s suicidal thoughts Chinese authorities say the pilot who crashed a light aircraft into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper acted deliberately after experiencing insomnia and anxiety and contemplating suicide. Officials framed the incident as “personal reasons,” offering the first official explanation nearly a week later, following the pilot’s death and 13 injuries.

2026-07-02T02:30:20.502785-07:00

China probe finds Beijing skyscraper crash was deliberate, driven by pilot’s suicidal thoughts

Reuters

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China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower China has ordered groundings for general aviation aircraft after a light plane crashed into Beijing’s 109-story CITIC Tower on 26 June, killing the pilot and injuring 13. New tracking data indicates the aircraft came very close to a Hainan Airlines passenger jet, forcing at least two commercial flight landings to be aborted.

2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

Bloomberg

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China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower Reports say China has imposed an indefinite nationwide suspension on most general aviation flying days after a light sport aircraft crashed into CITIC Tower in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13. The incident, including claims of prior near-miss activity, is prompting renewed scrutiny of aviation oversight and urban airspace safeguards.

2026-06-30T03:44:16.939659-07:00

China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

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