3 d. ago China’s secretive Shijian satellites separate after historic on

China’s secretive Shijian satellites separate after historic on-orbit refueling test  Interesting Engineering

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5 d. ago China’s Xingyan ‘Star Eye’ network to track satellites and space debris

China is launching a second satellite constellation to monitor objects in orbit to help commercial operators lower collision risks and ease the country’s long reliance on foreign tracking data. When complete, the Xingyan – or Star Eye – space situational awareness constellation will have 156 satellites up and running to identify the orbits of other satellites and debris, detect unusual movements, and provide collision warnings and maneuver advice every two hours. Its developer, Xingtu Cekong, an...

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6 d. ago China sets up new regulatory body to oversee rapid growing commercial space sector

China sets up new regulatory body to oversee rapid growing commercial space sector  Global Times

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7 d. ago China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan

China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan  SpaceNews

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9 d. ago ‘Turning point’: South Korea’s largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket

South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket early on Thursday, the fourth of six planned launches through 2027. The three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off from the country’s spaceport on an island off the southwestern coastal county of Goheung. Aerospace officials said the rocket placed a 516kg (1,137-pound) science satellite and 12 microsatellites into a target orbit about 600km (372 miles) above Earth. The Korea Aerospace Administration said the main...

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9 d. ago China challenges US containment with global action plan for space industry

China’s space agency has released an action plan to take its commercial space sector worldwide, pledging to help integrate commercial projects into its international cooperation agenda. The ambitious plan could challenge a number of US laws and government regulations aiming to curb the expansion of China’s space industry on the global stage. On Tuesday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) posted guidelines for the promotion of commercial space flight and enterprises through to 2027,...

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9 d. ago China's space agency unveils plan to boost commercial sector, global cooperation

China's space agency unveils plan to boost commercial sector, global cooperation  news.cgtn.com

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1 week ago Why China’s space sector is grabbing attention – including from Elon Musk

On Saturday, the Beijing-based start-up LandSpace reportedly plans to conduct the maiden launch of its Zhuque-3 rocket – a reusable launch vehicle that could significantly boost China’s space industry by lowering the cost of lifting equipment such as satellites into orbit. The prospect of China mastering reusable rockets – a technology pioneered by US-based SpaceX – has attracted significant attention from aerospace experts, and even drew comment from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk last month. Beyond the...

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1 week ago China’s Comac debuts C909 surgical cabin for ‘flying hospital’ missions

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has launched a clean surgical cabin for its C909 narrowbody jet – an innovation the manufacturer touts as the first of its kind, and one that could expand access to complex medical procedures in the country's most remote and underserved regions. The upgrade advances the airborne hospital concept from in-flight diagnosis to genuine surgical capability, broadening the jet’s commercial applications, according to official media. The cabin is a...

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1 week ago Nuclear tech milestone: China’s supercritical generator connects to grid

China has brought online the world’s first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generator – a revolutionary clean energy technology pioneered by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). This power generator, which uses carbon dioxide instead of steam to transfer heat, has been connected to the grid from a steel production plant in China’s southwestern province of Guizhou to produce electricity from waste heat, according to a social media post by CNNC’s Nuclear Power Institute of...

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1 week ago China launches commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things services

China launches commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things services  news.cgtn.com

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1 week ago Hong Kong’s arbitration edge boosts legal finance, Burford CEO says

Hong Kong holds strategic advantages as an arbitration hub in Asia, particularly due to its unique arbitration framework and growing commercial activities within China, according to a US-listed legal finance company. This competitive edge was poised to stimulate more business and increase the frequency of arbitrations, driving growth in the legal finance sector, said Christopher Bogart, CEO and co-founder of Burford. “The Hong Kong arbitration practice has a long history and is very high...

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2 w. ago China prepares to launch uncrewed Shenzhou as maiden launches slip for commercial launch providers

China prepares to launch uncrewed Shenzhou as maiden launches slip for commercial launch providers  NASASpaceFlight.com -

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2 w. ago China's first coal to chemicals project with green hydrogen starts commercial operations

China's first coal to chemicals project with green hydrogen starts commercial operations  Reuters

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2 w. ago Soybean surge on commercial buying, China demand hopes, and record NOPA crush

Soybean surge on commercial buying, China demand hopes, and record NOPA crush  Brownfield Ag News

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2 w. ago China, Germany pledge to boost commercial ties, end trade tensions | Daily Sabah

China, Germany pledge to boost commercial ties, end trade tensions | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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2 w. ago China and Germany agree to work on closer commercial ties, end trade tensions

China and Germany agree to work on closer commercial ties, end trade tensions  Reuters

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2 w. ago China, Germany call for closer commercial ties, end to trade tensions

China, Germany call for closer commercial ties, end to trade tensions  Reuters

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3 w. ago Engine shortages crimp China’s C919 deliveries amid global aerospace bottleneck

The manufacturer of China’s home-grown passenger jets is ramping up efforts to secure Western-made engines as its aircraft production slumps and rivals race for scarce components amid a supply crunch afflicting the global aviation industry. By dispatching teams to key overseas suppliers, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is seeking to smooth out communication and secure delivery of more Leap-1C engines, according to two people with knowledge of the trips. And as the...

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3 w. ago China's commercial rocket maker puts two satellites into orbit

China's commercial rocket maker puts two satellites into orbit  China Daily

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