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Shenzhou 23 launches with 3-person crew to Tiangong on May 24—China’s first year-long station mission

China is set to launch the three-person Shenzhou 23 crew to the Tiangong space station from Jiuquan on May 24, marking a record-length planned stay of about one year. The mission follows Tiangong’s continuous occupation since June 5, 2022, and includes Hong Kong’s first astronaut.

2026-05-23T15:26:31.297723-07:00

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China to launch Shenzhou-23 to Tiangong with first Hong Kong taikonaut, starting an overdue crew rotation

2026-05-22T22:42:22.261557-07:00

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Analysis: China’s airlines’ Iran-war fuel hit is amplified by spot exposure and weak hedging—plus rail competition

2026-05-21T16:41:04.945101-07:00

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Isaacman: NASA expects China to fly a crewed lunar-orbit mission in 2027, escalating competition for cislunar presence

2026-05-20T02:40:49.949952-07:00

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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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Shenzhou 23 launches with 3-person crew to Tiangong on May 24—China’s first year-long station mission China is set to launch the three-person Shenzhou 23 crew to the Tiangong space station from Jiuquan on May 24, marking a record-length planned stay of about one year. The mission follows Tiangong’s continuous occupation since June 5, 2022, and includes Hong Kong’s first astronaut.

2026-05-23T15:26:31.297723-07:00

Shenzhou 23 launches with 3-person crew to Tiangong on May 24—China’s first year-long station mission

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China to launch Shenzhou-23 to Tiangong with first Hong Kong taikonaut, starting an overdue crew rotation China is set to launch Shenzhou-23 on Sunday from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, sending three astronauts—Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying—to Tiangong. The mission will relieve an overdue crew and could mark the start of China’s first year-long stay in orbit, with Lai becoming Hong Kong’s first astronaut on a Chinese space station flight.

2026-05-22T22:42:22.261557-07:00

China to launch Shenzhou-23 to Tiangong with first Hong Kong taikonaut, starting an overdue crew rotation

CNBC

Analysis: China’s airlines’ Iran-war fuel hit is amplified by spot exposure and weak hedging—plus rail competition China’s airlines are absorbing a larger earnings shock from the Iran war than global rivals, driven by sky-high, volatile jet-fuel costs and limited hedging against spot-price swings. The downside is compounded by customer bases that can more readily pivot to cheaper high-speed rail alternatives.

2026-05-21T16:41:04.945101-07:00

Analysis: China’s airlines’ Iran-war fuel hit is amplified by spot exposure and weak hedging—plus rail competition

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Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour Vista is reporting 32% annual traffic growth in Greater China for 2025 and using a Hong Kong and Shanghai media tour to showcase its newest aircraft, the Bombardier Global 8000. The campaign signals continued demand momentum in the region alongside Vista’s broader effort to expand aircraft access through XO.

2026-05-21T10:28:37.462281-07:00

Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

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Report quantifies U.S. commercial space reliance on Chinese-sourced components Altana’s new supply-chain analysis finds the U.S. commercial space industry remains significantly dependent on components manufactured by Chinese suppliers. The report underscores how upstream sourcing choices can shape both delivery resilience and national-security exposure across commercial satellite, launch and in-orbit service supply chains.

2026-05-20T07:12:54.171971-07:00

Report quantifies U.S. commercial space reliance on Chinese-sourced components

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Report flags national-security risk in NASA-funded collaborations that may include Chinese researchers A new Congressional report says NASA has potentially funded or supported hundreds of scientific collaborations since 2015 that could involve Chinese researchers. The finding raises concerns that research partnerships enabled by NASA funding may introduce China-related security risks for U.S. interests.

2026-05-20T05:06:08.341331-07:00

Report flags national-security risk in NASA-funded collaborations that may include Chinese researchers

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Isaacman: NASA expects China to fly a crewed lunar-orbit mission in 2027, escalating competition for cislunar presence NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he expects China’s taikonauts to fly around the Moon in 2027, framing it as an imminent step in Beijing’s crewed lunar ambitions. The forecast heightens perceptions of an accelerated U.S.-China “space race” as Artemis operations progress.

2026-05-20T02:40:49.949952-07:00

Isaacman: NASA expects China to fly a crewed lunar-orbit mission in 2027, escalating competition for cislunar presence

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Zenk Space secures 180 million yuan ($26M) for Zhihang-1 debut orbital launch in June China’s Zenk Space has raised 180 million yuan (about $26 million) ahead of the planned June debut of its Zhihang-1 kerolox rocket, the company’s first attempt to reach orbit. The funding underpins the lead-up to the mission launch window as Zenk moves from development toward inaugural flight.

2026-05-17T19:41:10.645260-07:00

Zenk Space secures 180 million yuan ($26M) for Zhihang-1 debut orbital launch in June

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Shenzhou 23 launches with 3-person crew to Tiangong on May 24—China’s first year-long station mission

China to launch Shenzhou-23 to Tiangong with first Hong Kong taikonaut, starting an overdue crew rotation

Analysis: China’s airlines’ Iran-war fuel hit is amplified by spot exposure and weak hedging—plus rail competition

Isaacman: NASA expects China to fly a crewed lunar-orbit mission in 2027, escalating competition for cislunar presence

Hype Analysis

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

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