China’s new astronauts include one each from Hong Kong, Macao
The agency said in a news release on Tuesday that the newly selected astronauts — eight spacecraft pilots and two science payload specialists — are the fourth group of members…
Space
Singapore’s first satellite to orbit closest to Earth unveiled; set for launch in mid-2025
As a research satellite, Elite is expected to spend about 1.5 years in space to test some novel, home-grown devices and see if it is possible for more Singapore satellites to fly…
China’s Chang’e 6 lifts off with samples collected from lunar far side
The space administration said the ascender's return to lunar orbit marked the successful completion of the first sampling and liftoff operations on the moon's far side by any…
China’s historic probe to explore, gather samples from far side of moon
The landing marked the arrival of China's, and the world's, second-ever spacecraft on the moon's far side, which scientists believe holds clues to many mysteries surrounding the…
South Korea to send moon rover by 2032, flag on Mars by 2045
So far, only three countries—the US, China and Russia—have landed lunar exploration vehicles on the moon and on Mars; no human has set foot on Mars.
Shenzhou XVIII crew conducts 1st spacewalk
With cooperation and assistance from ground controllers and the space station's robotic arm, the team completed all its assigned tasks, including installing space debris shields…
South Korea ushers in new space era with KASA launch
Korea AeroSpace Administration to focus on talent, R&D, industry and international cooperation, its chief says.
North Korea notifies Japan of plan to launch satellite before June 4: Kyodo
The notification designated three areas where debris will fall: two west of the Korean Peninsula and the other east of the Philippines' island of Luzon, according to the news…
Construction complete of University of Tokyo’s observatory in Chile
The observatory, which at an altitude of 5,640 meters is certified by the Guinness World Records as the highest astronomical observatory in the world, is set to start observations…
China’s lunar missions exciting time for space exploration
China's accomplishments in space exploration and technology over the past five years, in particular, are without precedent.