At 17:27 on May 3rd, China’s Lunar Exploration Program celebrated another successful venture as the Chang’e-6 lunar probe was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site aboard the Long March 5 Y-8 carrier rocket, successfully entering its preset orbit. △ The Long March 5 carrier rocket lifting off in the rain (Photo by Su Dong) … Continue reading Chang’e-6 Launch: Shaanxi’s Power
The Launch of Shenzhou-18 Is Imminent! Rocket Ready, Youngest Crew Awaits Return to Earth The Shenzhou-18 launch is just around the corner! The rocket assembly has been fully moved into the launch area, and according to announcements, the launch site facilities and equipment are in good condition. The plan is to proceed with various functional … Continue reading Shenzhou-18 is set to launch! 3 astronauts ready, youngest crew to return.
China Space Day 2024 Celebrations Announced in Wuhan On April 24th, this year marks the 9th “China Space Day.” The press conference for the 2024 “China Space Day” was held in Beijing by the National Space Administration on April 17th. Lü Bo, Deputy Director of the System Engineering Department of the National Space Administration, Guo … Continue reading Wuhan to Host 2024 Space Day China
NASA Seeks Faster, Cheaper Plan for Mars Sample Return On April 16th, NASA announced its quest for a quicker and more cost-effective method to return samples collected from the Martian surface to Earth. Budget constraints have hindered progress on established plans. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated during a teleconference on Monday that an independent assessment … Continue reading NASA’s Budget Woes Stall Mars Sample Return, Seeks Cheaper, Faster Plan
Produced by | Sohu Technology Author | Zheng Songyi Editor | Wang Yiqing A few days ago, Elon Musk delivered a motivational speech at the Starship Rocket Garden in Texas, mainly focusing on the concept of a spacefaring civilization. The talk lasted 44 minutes. The Urgency of Colonizing Other Planets Musk noted that he is … Continue reading Musk: Mars Colony Possible Within 20 Years; Starship Launch Below $3M
The story of Wan Hu, a nobleman from the Ming dynasty 700 years ago who ambitiously pursued his dream of flight, is well known to many. Despite his determination, Wan Hu paid the ultimate price for his impulsive endeavor due to the technological limitations of his era. In ancient China, predating the Qin dynasty, the … Continue reading Pluto, discovered by U.S. astronomers, now has the ashes of its finder voyaging beyond the solar system.
Humans’ Limitations in Exploring the Cosmos In the vast and boundless universe, our planet Earth is just a tiny existence. Despite our rapid technological advancements, our capabilities are still extremely limited compared to the entire cosmos. In this expansive world, we can see stars twinkling, planets orbiting, yet we can never truly traverse them. Let’s … Continue reading Humans can’t traverse the cosmos.
The Marvels of Space Exploration Many people harbor dreams of exploring the vast expanse of outer space. With advancements in technology, humanity is no longer content with basic needs but aims to give life more profound meaning. In 1942, Germans successfully launched the V2 rocket, laying the foundation. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union … Continue reading The most distant space traveler in human history is now past Pluto, soon to exit the solar system.
Successful Launch of Tianzhou-7 Cargo Spacecraft On January 17, 2024, at 22:27 Beijing time, the Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in China. Approximately 10 minutes later, the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its intended orbit. … Continue reading Perfect Success!
Source: Jiangxi Promotion On January 17, 2024, at 22:27 Beijing time, the Long March 7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft was ignited and launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China. Approximately 10 minutes later, the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its planned orbit. Subsequently, the … Continue reading New Year Gift Pack, Successfully Launched!