The Mengtian module was launched into orbit and docked with the Tiangong space station, the latest step in Beijing’s effort to surpass the United States in space exploration.
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Russia Acknowledges Antisatellite Missile Test That Created a Mess in Space
The test forced astronauts on the International Space Station to briefly take shelter in re-entry capsules.
Russian Film Crew Has Arrived at Space Station
The pair arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday, aiming to shoot scenes for the first feature film made in orbit.
Space Station Tilted After New Russian Module Fires Thrusters
The Nauka module met up with the orbiting outpost on Thursday morning, and later unexpectedly fired its thrusters.
As Astronauts Dock, China Takes Up Long-Term Residence in Orbit
Three Chinese astronauts arrived on Thursday to help build their country’s rival to the International Space Station.
China Launches First Woman With New Crew to Space Station
China has launched a second crew to the country’s new orbiting space station. The mission is one of many challenging U.S. dominance of space exploration.
China’s Rocket Debris Landed Near Maldives: Here’s What to Know
Most of the debris burned up on re-entry Sunday morning, China said. The head of NASA accused it of “failing to meet responsible standards.”
4 Astronauts Float Into the International Space Station and Open Arms
The crew arrived on Saturday on the Dragon Endeavour, a spacecraft built by SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space exploration company.
Astronauts Launching to Space Are Vaccinated Against Covid-19
All four members of SpaceX’s Crew-2 mission got their shots recently.
Russia Wants to Extend U.S. Space Partnership. Or It Could Turn to China.
Moscow argues that it has much to offer, but analysts say it is short of cash. In any event, Washington is already planning an American-led lunar station.