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    • Chinese astronauts hold first-ever space BBQ, cook chicken wings aboard Tiangong

      The oven, delivered to Tiangong earlier this year, was quickly put to use by the six astronauts of the Shenzhou 20 and Shenzhou 21 missions.

    • NASA to build nuclear reactor on Moon? Acting chief Duffy likely to reveal plan details: Reports

      The reactor is aimed at powering future lunar missions by 2030. This project follows earlier research funded by Nasa into a smaller 40-kilowatt reactor, initially scheduled for deployment in the early 2030s.

    • What is China’s asteroid-chasing Tianwen-2 mission? Everything you need to know

      Tianwen-2’s first target is Kamo'oalewa, a near-Earth asteroid. This tiny object orbits the sun, but it also loops Earth. It is called a quasi-satellite for this reason.

    • China forms 'Planetary Defence Force' to combat rising threat of 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4

      China establishes a planetary defence force as asteroid 2024 YR4's collision risk increases, while NASA's Dart mission inspires China's asteroid defence strategy.

    • China's Chang'e-7 mission to send 'smart flying robot' to hunt for water on the Moon's south pole

      China's ambitious Chang'e-7 mission aims to explore the Moon's south pole, search for water, and pave the way for future human missions and lunar habitation.

    • 'A race to own the moon': Humans could soon be seen mining Earth's only natural satellite, but there's a huge risk

      As lunar mining becomes a reality, nations and private firms are racing to extract moon resources. But what are the benefits and risks, and who owns the moon?

    • China breaks NASA's decade-old record with 9-hour spacewalk; check video here

      Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong break the record for the longest spacewalk, completing a 9-hour extravehicular activity outside the Tiangong space station.

    • China announces plan to build a space station on the Moon; check full details

      China unveils ambitious space program expansion, aiming for manned lunar mission and lunar space station by 2050.

    • On this day, September 25 - Know what happened today in history

      September 25 has seen several pivotal moments in history, ranging from space exploration to significant political milestones. It’s a day that reminds us of human ingenuity, scientific breakthroughs, and important cultural contributions across the globe.

    • China's Yutu-2, searching for water ice on the Moon, becomes the world’s longest-working lunar rover

      The lunar rover, launched in 2018, sent fresh images from the moon’s far side.

    • China to launch Tianwen-3 mission to bring Mars samples to Earth by 2028; will it adhere to planetary protection guidelines?

      Potential enhancements to the mission include a helicopter and a six-legged robot to collect samples from various locations on Mars.

    • China plans to complete its orbiting space station in 2022. Here's what else it has in store

      BEIJING China has recommitted itself to completing its orbiting space station by the end of the year and says it is planning more than 40 launches for 2..

    • Explainer: China is building its own permanent space station, could launch the first core module this week

      Experts say Chinese space scientists have been quick to reproduce the successes of the US and Russia, and to fix any mistakes. At least 12 astronauts are training to fly to and live in the station which could be ready by late 2022.

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