China establishes new regulator to boost private space industry
China's commercial space industry has seen historic expansion in recent years, driven by new government policies, technological advances, and growing market demand.
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South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket’s 4th launch opens up private-led space era
The launch was a smooth flight as it was able to complete the separation of the first and second stage engines about two and five minutes after the liftoff, respectively.
Astronauts barbecue chicken wings, steaks in China’s space station
Using the oven to prepare food marks the latest advancement in the life support system of China's space station.
Hong Kong, Macao astronauts complete training for debut spaceflight
China began selecting its fourth generation of astronauts in October 2022 and announced the completion of the process in June last year. Ten astronauts were chosen: eight…
Blood moon rises during total lunar eclipse, but Singapore stargazers’ view hampered by clouds
Those living in Asia were best placed to see the total eclipse, with wire agencies filing photos from the Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Iran.
Japan cultivating space food experts, aiming to prevent muscle mass, bone density loss through food
Much of the food consumed on the International Space Station has been developed in Japan.
Seeds of the cosmos: How a Pakistani engineer sent wheat into space
The test tube carrying the Pakistan-origin wheat seeds was aboard the SpaceX Dragon Capsule, which was launched from Nasa's Kennedy Space Centre on August 1.
Pakistan successfully launches remote sensing satellite: foreign ministry
The satellite was launched from a launch centre in China on Thursday, and aims to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural monitoring and disaster management, among other capabilities.
President, PM congratulate Shubhanshu Shukla for becoming first Indian to go to ISS
The wide-ranging experiments to be performed by the crew will lead to new frontiers of scientific studies and space exploration, President Draupadi Murmu stated.
Japan to lead charge on international rules for space debris removal
Japan's goal is ensuring the security of outer space and expanding the space business market.