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Space Pioneer’s 71‑m Tianlong‑3 fails to reach orbit on maiden flight from Jiuquan

Space Pioneer’s 71‑metre Tianlong‑3, China’s newest commercial orbital launcher, failed to reach orbit on its maiden flight from Jiuquan after an ascent‑phase anomaly within the first minutes of flight, aborting the debut attempt and preventing orbital insertion. The loss raises questions over vehicle readiness and near‑term commercial launch cadence.

2026-04-03T03:17:09.038900-07:00

New York Times

China’s moon program accelerates as U.S. launches lunar flyby

2026-04-01T21:21:40.967519-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans

2026-04-01T04:01:32.659457-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal

2026-04-01T01:12:27.173468-07:00

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.

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Space Pioneer’s 71‑m Tianlong‑3 fails to reach orbit on maiden flight from Jiuquan Space Pioneer’s 71‑metre Tianlong‑3, China’s newest commercial orbital launcher, failed to reach orbit on its maiden flight from Jiuquan after an ascent‑phase anomaly within the first minutes of flight, aborting the debut attempt and preventing orbital insertion. The loss raises questions over vehicle readiness and near‑term commercial launch cadence.

2026-04-03T03:17:09.038900-07:00

Space Pioneer’s 71‑m Tianlong‑3 fails to reach orbit on maiden flight from Jiuquan

Wall Street Journal

China Building Military Airbase with Runway and Missile Facilities at Antelope Reef Satellite and open-source observers report China is constructing a major military airbase on Antelope Reef that includes a runway and missile facilities. The work, which caught some analysts by surprise, would add another forward basing site to Beijing's South China Sea footprint.

2026-04-01T23:16:29.604882-07:00

China Building Military Airbase with Runway and Missile Facilities at Antelope Reef

New York Times

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China’s moon program accelerates as U.S. launches lunar flyby The U.S. launched a lunar flyby Wednesday, while Beijing is pursuing its own moon program with formidable focus—releasing photos and videos and stepping up missions. These parallel moves highlight intensifying competition over lunar science, operations and strategic presence in cislunar space.

2026-04-01T21:21:40.967519-07:00

China’s moon program accelerates as U.S. launches lunar flyby

NASA Spaceflight

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans China’s CAS Space unveiled the first flight of a new series of commercial launchers and reported tests of on‑orbit servicing technologies, while Beijing outlined a suite of future deep‑space missions. The developments underscore a coordinated push to expand domestic launch capacity and in‑orbit capabilities for civil and commercial programs.

2026-04-01T04:01:32.659457-07:00

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans

SpaceNews.com

Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal A Chinese commercial startup has completed an on-orbit demonstration of a flexible robotic arm, validating technology for satellite manipulation. The test advances practical capabilities for in‑orbit servicing, refuelling and active debris removal, a step toward commercial orbital maintenance and logistics.

2026-04-01T01:12:27.173468-07:00

Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal

FlightGlobal

MizarVision publicly tracked U.S. F-22s, C2 aircraft and carrier groups during Operation Epic Fury Shanghai-based MizarVision, a commercial geospatial-intelligence firm, publicly posted satellite imagery tracking U.S. military movements during Operation Epic Fury — identifying locations of F-22 fighters, command-and-control aircraft and carrier strike groups. Some published sites were later struck in Iranian retaliation.

2026-03-31T08:55:34.363651-07:00

MizarVision publicly tracked U.S. F-22s, C2 aircraft and carrier groups during Operation Epic Fury

SpaceNews.com

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge China plans around 140 orbital launches in 2026, according to a commercial launch executive, marking a sharp acceleration in launch cadence as its commercial space sector surges. The target increases available capacity for satellite deployments and signals intensified competition in global launch markets.

2026-03-31T03:38:33.084827-07:00

China targets 140 launches in 2026 amid commercial space surge

Reuters

GalaxySpace begins IPO 'tutoring' as China nudges private space firms to list Chinese satellite maker GalaxySpace has entered a formal 'tutoring' process ahead of a potential initial public offering, state media reported. The step is the latest example of private-space companies preparing to tap domestic capital markets as Beijing pushes commercialization and scale-up.

2026-03-30T22:10:51.135707-07:00

GalaxySpace begins IPO 'tutoring' as China nudges private space firms to list

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Space Pioneer’s 71‑m Tianlong‑3 fails to reach orbit on maiden flight from Jiuquan

China’s moon program accelerates as U.S. launches lunar flyby

CAS Space debuts Chinese commercial launcher, tests on‑orbit servicing and outlines deep‑space plans

Chinese startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite servicing and debris removal

Hype Analysis

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

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