China's Space Program

Chinese astronauts return from space station

China's stranded astronauts to return from space station on spacecraft that brought new crew

A three-person crew stranded at China's space station after their spacecraft was apparently hit by space debris will return Friday using the craft that brought their replacement crew, state media said...

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Chinese astronauts return from space station after delay blamed on space debris damage

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Three astronauts are stuck on China’s space station without a safe ride home

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What has happened to the damaged spacecraft at China's space station?

Two weeks ago, the Shenzhou-21 transported the three astronauts taking over from the Shenzhou-20 crew at the permanently inhabited space station known as Tiangong, or "Heavenly Palace".

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Chinese astronauts head home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth

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Chinese astronauts begin return to Earth after space debris impact

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Space debris strike could be wake-up call for collaboration

Space debris is creating growing problems for space operations. It includes any artificial objects in orbit not operating as satellites or spacecraft.

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Explainer-What has happened to the damaged spacecraft at China's space station?

A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after getting stuck on China's space station for more than a week due to their spacecraft sustaining debris damage, leaving China without an immediate way of bringing home the new crew in an emergency.

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China launches Shenzhou 21 mission, carrying 3 taikonauts - and 4 mice - to replace space station crew

China is sending a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.

China's chief space contractor readies plans for tourism program

As companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin make headlines for sending non-astronauts into space on pricey private tours, a Chinese state firm is

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China outlines ambitious space program

China plans to launch space labs and manned ships and prepare to build space stations over the next five years, according to a plan released Thursday that shows the country's space program is gathering momentum. China has already said its eventual goals ...