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China launches Shenlong reusable spaceplane on fourth secretive orbital mission

China launched the Shenlong reusable spaceplane for a fourth secretive orbital mission, lifting off from Jiuquan on a Long March booster. Beijing kept tight control over mission details as observers again compared the program to the U.S. X-37B, underscoring advancing reusable on‑orbit capability.

2026-02-07T02:48:44.258329-08:00

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China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week

2026-02-06T02:22:21.294454-08:00

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AutoFlight's Matrix completes public full‑transition — 5‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL unveiled

2026-02-05T02:35:49.641215-08:00

Space.com

China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

2026-02-05T11:08:32.063130-08:00

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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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China launches Shenlong reusable spaceplane on fourth secretive orbital mission China launched the Shenlong reusable spaceplane for a fourth secretive orbital mission, lifting off from Jiuquan on a Long March booster. Beijing kept tight control over mission details as observers again compared the program to the U.S. X-37B, underscoring advancing reusable on‑orbit capability.

2026-02-07T02:48:44.258329-08:00

China launches Shenlong reusable spaceplane on fourth secretive orbital mission

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China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week China will conduct an in‑flight abort test of its new-generation Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week, a critical validation of its crew‑safety systems and an essential milestone in Beijing’s human spaceflight programme. The trial will assess the vehicle’s ability to separate and protect a crew during a launch emergency.

2026-02-06T02:22:21.294454-08:00

China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week

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Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept The 10th Singapore Airshow opened with 35 static displays and eight flying teams. China used the event to prominently showcase both military and civil aviation capabilities — including the Luanniao near‑space "flying aircraft carrier" concept — drawing heavy regional attention and expert skepticism over feasibility.

2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00

Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept

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China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan Beijing unveiled a five‑year plan to develop space‑based data centers, formalizing state support as commercial and national actors compete to host cloud and AI compute in orbit. U.S. companies are also pursuing solar‑powered orbital data centers as terrestrial power limits and demand push compute off Earth.

2026-02-05T11:08:32.063130-08:00

China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

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Despite early launch failures, China heads into a busy 2026 spaceflight slate China suffered two launch failures early in the year, but multiple major launches and missions remain scheduled for 2026, leaving Beijing with a crowded spaceflight manifest. Observers will watch vehicle fixes, schedule resilience and the outcomes of several high‑profile missions as the year unfolds.

2026-02-05T10:24:26.773669-08:00

Despite early launch failures, China heads into a busy 2026 spaceflight slate

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Senators ask Pentagon to review SpaceX over alleged secret Chinese investor stakes Democratic U.S. senators have urged the Pentagon to launch an immediate review of SpaceX after allegations that Chinese investors secretly acquired stakes in the closely held rocket company, warning of potential national-security risks and requesting a swift departmental assessment, a Reuters-seen letter said.

2026-02-05T04:23:30.469586-08:00

Senators ask Pentagon to review SpaceX over alleged secret Chinese investor stakes

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AutoFlight's Matrix completes public full‑transition — 5‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL unveiled Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight unveiled the Matrix, a 5‑ton‑class, 10‑seat electric VTOL with passenger and cargo variants, and completed a public full‑transition flight demonstration at its low‑altitude test facility. The company bills the Matrix as the world’s first five‑ton eVTOL, a move toward larger AAM platforms.

2026-02-05T02:35:49.641215-08:00

AutoFlight's Matrix completes public full‑transition — 5‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL unveiled

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United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac United Aircraft of China revealed a tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter, positioning the type for a broad set of missions including aerial firefighting, utility work, point-to-point cargo delivery and medevac operations. The company presented the platform as adaptable to heavy-lift and specialized aerial-work roles.

2026-02-04T23:15:33.910231-08:00

United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac

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China launches Shenlong reusable spaceplane on fourth secretive orbital mission

China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week

AutoFlight's Matrix completes public full‑transition — 5‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL unveiled

China joins race to build orbital data centers with new five‑year plan

Hype Analysis

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

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