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Long March 5 launches classified satellite, Zhuque-2E lofts direct-to-device test sats

by Andrew Jones June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

China has conducted a pair of launches to advance its communications capabilities, using the country’s largest rocket and a commercial launcher.

A white Long March 2D rocket climbs into a hazy sky above the forested hills surrounding Xichang spaceport, propelled by hypergolic exhaust exhibiting mach shock diamonds.

China launches PRSC-EO3 for Pakistan, lofts internet test and environment monitoring satellites

by Andrew Jones April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Jielong-3 launches internet test satellite, Kinetica-1 lofts 8 remote sensing sats

by Andrew Jones April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

China’s Lanyue crewed lunar lander undergoing a landing and ascent test at the extraterrestrial celestial body landing test facility in Huailai, Hebei Province, on August 6, 2025. The lander is suspended from a large steel tower structure and firing its thrusters, producing a yellow exhaust plume characteristic of hypergolic propellants.

Policy & Politics

China designates space sector an “emerging pillar industry,” sets deep space ambitions in new economic blueprint

by Andrew Jones March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

A Long March 2D rocket ascends into a clear blue sky after liftoff from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, trailing a pinkish-orange exhaust plume. Pieces of insulation are seen peeling away from the payload fairing during ascent.

China launches internet technology test satellites with Long March 2D

by Andrew Jones April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

China launches third high orbit internet satellite

by Andrew Jones October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

China launches second secretive high orbit internet satellite

by Andrew Jones August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

China launches first high orbit internet satellite

by Andrew Jones February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Chinese satellite internet mission rounds off record year for global launches

by Andrew Jones December 31, 2023December 31, 2023

A Long March 2D lifts off from Xichang, Nov. 23, carrying satellite internet test satellites. Credit: Ourspace

China conducts launch to test satellite internet capabilities

by Andrew Jones November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

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