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China eyes Rimae Bode near‑side 'geological museum' for first crewed Moon landing

China is considering Rimae Bode, a near‑side area described as a "geological museum," as the landing site for its first crewed lunar mission. The region combines volcanic plains and ancient highlands in a single traversable area, enabling sampling from deep lunar interior volcanics to massive impact debris.

2026-03-09T09:14:23.131560-07:00

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Chang'e‑6 regolith: jagged, clingy lunar dust could enable in‑situ construction

2026-03-09T09:58:05.181507-07:00

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Chinese delegate urges prioritizing ambitious Neptune orbiter mission

2026-03-09T04:41:03.259148-07:00

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Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea

2026-03-09T00:18:22.661765-07:00

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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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Chang'e‑6 regolith: jagged, clingy lunar dust could enable in‑situ construction Researchers at Beihang University analyzed Chang'e‑6 samples returned from the lunar far side and found the regolith's jagged, clingy and electrostatically charged properties could be beneficial for in‑situ construction. The paper, published in Research, argues these mechanical traits may simplify building habitats and infrastructure using local material.

2026-03-09T09:58:05.181507-07:00

Chang'e‑6 regolith: jagged, clingy lunar dust could enable in‑situ construction

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China eyes Rimae Bode near‑side 'geological museum' for first crewed Moon landing China is considering Rimae Bode, a near‑side area described as a "geological museum," as the landing site for its first crewed lunar mission. The region combines volcanic plains and ancient highlands in a single traversable area, enabling sampling from deep lunar interior volcanics to massive impact debris.

2026-03-09T09:14:23.131560-07:00

China eyes Rimae Bode near‑side 'geological museum' for first crewed Moon landing

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Chinese delegate urges prioritizing ambitious Neptune orbiter mission A senior Chinese space scientist and delegate to the national congress has called for prioritizing an unprecedented orbiter mission to Neptune, urging Beijing to accelerate planning for an ice‑giant exploration effort. The proposal could mark a shift toward higher‑profile, deep‑space science in China's program.

2026-03-09T04:41:03.259148-07:00

Chinese delegate urges prioritizing ambitious Neptune orbiter mission

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Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea Australia lodged a protest after a PLA Navy helicopter made an 'unsafe and unprofessional' close-range intercept of an RAN MH-60R in the Yellow Sea, forcing the aircraft to take evasive action. The encounter occurred on March 4 during a UN sanctions-monitoring sortie tracking suspected North Korean smuggling.

2026-03-09T00:18:22.661765-07:00

Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea

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China's rapid rise in space: Tiangong, Mars rover, lunar sample return and Beidou challenge U.S. industry Over recent years China has executed a string of high‑profile space milestones — a low‑Earth‑orbit station (Tiangong), a Mars rover landing, the first sample return from the Moon’s far side and a global Beidou navigation system — positioning Beijing as a direct competitor to the U.S. space sector.

2026-03-07T13:22:22.465664-08:00

China's rapid rise in space: Tiangong, Mars rover, lunar sample return and Beidou challenge U.S. industry

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Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting Boeing is reportedly close to a landmark agreement to sell about 500 737 MAX narrowbodies to Chinese customers — possibly one of the largest commercial aircraft deals ever — with negotiations linked to a planned Trump–Xi meeting; some reports also cite talks on additional 787 and 777X purchases.

2026-03-06T11:04:08.986711-08:00

Boeing nears 500‑jet 737 MAX sale to China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting

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China elevates aerospace to 'emerging pillar industry' in five‑year economic blueprint, sets deep‑space goals China's draft national economic blueprint names aerospace an 'emerging pillar industry' and sets major objectives for the next five years, elevating deep‑space ambitions alongside broader sector development. The move signals Beijing's intention to prioritise aerospace in industrial policy and planning during the coming Five‑Year period.

2026-03-06T02:21:09.331043-08:00

China elevates aerospace to 'emerging pillar industry' in five‑year economic blueprint, sets deep‑space goals

Reuters

Chinese military flights around Taiwan fall, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor

2026-03-04T21:52:06.662825-08:00

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China eyes Rimae Bode near‑side 'geological museum' for first crewed Moon landing

Chang'e‑6 regolith: jagged, clingy lunar dust could enable in‑situ construction

Chinese delegate urges prioritizing ambitious Neptune orbiter mission

Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea

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

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