Yaogan 36 launched
15 October 2022
The remote sensing satellite Yaogan 36 was launched on board a CZ-2D carrier rocket on 15 October at 03:12 BJT from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite successfully entered the planned orbit.
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What is China Planning Next for Lunar Exploration?
18 October 2022
In this episode of the DongfangHour channel, Jean Deville is summerising everything that's known to date on China's future lunar exploration plans: the Chang'e 6, 7 and 8 missions, the ILRS, and of course, sending a taikonaut to the lunar surface. Everything Jean is reporting here is based on facts and found on the internet (openly available Chinese sources).
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Shenzhou 14 crew watched the live broadcast of the opening of the 20th National Congress
18 October 2022
The Shenzhou 14 crew currently on the China Space Station watched the live broadcast of the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and applauded the country's ambitious space exploration plan in the report.
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LandSpace's TQ-15A methalox engine completed 1st full-system test
20 October 2022
China's largest-thrust vacuum liquid oxygen and methane engine, developed by LandSpace, has successfully completed its full-system test firings which lasted for 20 seconds. The engine maintained stable operations throughout the test, media reports said on 19 October.
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