China Aerospace News

Space.com • Andrew Jones

China confirms active debris‑removal work, raising dual‑use concerns

A Chinese National Space Administration official has confirmed China is developing technologies to de‑orbit orbital debris — a capability framed as essential for LEO sustainability. Analysts warn the same techniques can have military applications, complicating transparency and stability in an increasingly congested orbital environment.

2025-10-07T03:05:06.547862-07:00

Reuters

Airbus schedules back-to-back US and China assembly openings in October to navigate trade tensions

2025-10-01T05:56:14.643444-07:00

Space.com

Perseverance's potential biosignature sample raises stakes as China's Tianwen‑3 aims to return Mars material

2025-10-01T05:08:11.589447-07:00

Aviation Today

Avionics failures delay COMAC C919 certification, intensifying delivery and regulatory risk

2025-10-01T13:52:05.061813-07:00

Hype Analysis

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

October 3, 2024 - China's aviation industry in September 2024 expanded international routes, advanced the COMAC C919, and navigated competitive pressures. Read More.

China Aerospace News Timeline

Space Intel Report

❗️

China's state-owned SatNet backs binding space-traffic rules alongside Starlink, Kuiper, OneWeb and Telesat China's state-owned China Satellite Network Group (SatNet) has joined Starlink, Project Kuiper, OneWeb and Telesat in backing binding space-traffic regulation. The endorsement, following SatNet's recent flurry of launches, strengthens calls for enforceable rules on collision avoidance, spectrum coordination and orbital sustainability.

2025-10-08T11:40:31.013608-07:00

China's state-owned SatNet backs binding space-traffic rules alongside Starlink, Kuiper, OneWeb and Telesat

South China Morning Post

Researchers propose AI-powered 'orbital cloud' megaconstellation to serve eight billion people Researchers propose an AI-powered 'orbital cloud' megaconstellation that would deliver real-time computing and data services to Earth's eight billion people while using autonomous traffic management to minimise orbital congestion. The concept prioritises on-orbit processing, continuous connectivity and AI-driven collision avoidance across dense LEO regimes.

2025-10-07T07:08:24.397791-07:00

Researchers propose AI-powered 'orbital cloud' megaconstellation to serve eight billion people

Space.com

❗️

China confirms active debris‑removal work, raising dual‑use concerns A Chinese National Space Administration official has confirmed China is developing technologies to de‑orbit orbital debris — a capability framed as essential for LEO sustainability. Analysts warn the same techniques can have military applications, complicating transparency and stability in an increasingly congested orbital environment.

2025-10-07T03:05:06.547862-07:00

China confirms active debris‑removal work, raising dual‑use concerns

DefenseNews.com

Bangladesh clears multibillion-dollar fighter procurement; Chinese J-10 emerges as a potential contender Bangladesh has cleared a multibillion-dollar fighter procurement to modernize its air force. China’s J-10 — a 4.5‑generation combat jet already operated by the PLAAF and Pakistan — has been named as a potential contender, which would make Dhaka the type’s third international operator if selected.

2025-10-07T02:52:24.249858-07:00

Bangladesh clears multibillion-dollar fighter procurement; Chinese J-10 emerges as a potential contender

SpaceNews.com

FCC launches 'Space Month' to fast‑track satellite licensing and spectrum reform FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Oct. 6 declared October "Space Month" and pledged to accelerate satellite regulatory reforms, directing the agency to overhaul space‑station and earth‑station licensing, update spectrum rules and speed approvals to bolster U.S. commercial and national‑security competitiveness amid mounting competition from China.

2025-10-06T14:52:59.987638-07:00

FCC launches 'Space Month' to fast‑track satellite licensing and spectrum reform

FreightWaves

FedEx redeploys freighters to Asia as US–China transpacific demand weakens FedEx is shifting a portion of its freighter fleet from transpacific services to intra‑Asia routes after a softening in express parcel and freight demand from China to the United States. The redeployment increases cargo lift within Asia as the carrier rebalances capacity against lower US‑bound volumes.

2025-10-03T10:00:22.241514-07:00

FedEx redeploys freighters to Asia as US–China transpacific demand weakens

ANI News Agency

IAF says it destroyed Pakistani F‑16s and JF‑17s in Operation Sindoor, rejects Islamabad’s counterclaims India’s Air Force chief publicly said the IAF destroyed 12–13 Pakistani military aircraft — including US‑made F‑16s and Chinese JF‑17s — during May’s Operation Sindoor, detailing strikes on airfields, radars and aircraft. He dismissed Pakistan’s assertions of downing Indian jets as “Manohar kahaniyan.”

2025-10-03T09:44:40.173678-07:00

IAF says it destroyed Pakistani F‑16s and JF‑17s in Operation Sindoor, rejects Islamabad’s counterclaims

South China Morning Post

C919 engine supply delays push Chinese carriers toward Boeing as trade hopes rise Delivery delays for COMAC's C919, driven by engine supply and certification setbacks, are prompting major Chinese carriers to consider placing additional Boeing orders as improving trade talks with the U.S. raise prospects of eased procurement. Analysts say the move could shift narrowbody sourcing and near-term delivery timelines.

2025-10-03T08:08:23.157422-07:00

C919 engine supply delays push Chinese carriers toward Boeing as trade hopes rise

Create a free account to see more recent China Aerospace stories.

About

Hype's China news stream aggregates the latest developments and strategic movements within China's aerospace and defense sectors. Our coverage includes advancements in aircraft manufacturing, space exploration initiatives, and the evolving role of China in the global aerospace market, providing professionals with the critical information needed to understand this major player's impact on international dynamics.