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China will launch on August the first ever satellite developed under its Teen Satellite Project.

China to Launch First Teen-Made Satellite 'Shaoning Xing' in August

Apr 26, 2017 07:29 AM EDT

China's first satellite developed by teenagers, dubbed as the Shaoning Xing, will be launched in August. The move is part of China's Teen Satellite Project that aims to engage the young generation in thinking about space, STEAM education, and satellite development.

China deployed its space tracking ship Yuanwang-7.

China's Space Tracking Ship Yuanwang-7 Starts Maritime Mission Ahead of Tianzhou-1 Launch

Prei Dy |

Apr 12, 2017 01:02 PM EDT

China deployed its space tracking ship Yuanwang-7 on Monday ahead of the launch of cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1. The ship will carry out maritime space monitoring and communication mission.

China reveals details of first space cargo aircraft Tianzhou-1.

Tianzhou-1: China Releases Details of First Cargo Spacecraft's Refuelling Mission in April

Prei Dy |

Mar 06, 2017 02:00 AM EST

China released more details of its upcoming Tianzhou-1 mission launch in April. The first cargo spacecraft is expected to dock with the orbiting Tiangong-2 space lab three times, sources said on Saturday.

China is poised to launch its first cargo spacecraft in April.

Watch Rare Footage of China's Tianzhou-1 Cargo Spacecraft

Prei Dy |

Feb 14, 2017 05:00 AM EST

China is planning to launch its very first cargo spacecraft, the Tianzhou-1, in April, state media reported on Tuesday, taking a step closer to its goal of establishing a permanently manned space station in five years' time.

China’s Space Program Continues Incredible Growth

ALVIN MUNENE |

Jun 02, 2016 05:59 PM EDT

A Chinese scientist has said that China will send five new satellites to space within five years as part of the country's rapidly growing space program.

XSP: NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera Images

Scientists Say 'Red Geysers' Make Dormant Galaxies

K. Salugsugan |

May 27, 2016 10:16 AM EDT

Galaxies have turned into deserts without young stars billions of years ago due to galactic warming. The phenomenon has puzzled astronomers to identify the process that makes the gas in these galaxies too energetic and hot to make stars.