China's Space Program News Archive

China set to launch manned space mission in 2008
Posted on: Mon Jan 7th, 2008 | RIA Novosti

BEIJING, January 7 (RIA Novosti) - China is planning to launch its third manned spacecraft and 15 carrier rockets, and orbit 17 satellites in 2008, a senior space official said on Monday.

China Unveils Ambitious Space Plans at National Space Symposium
Posted on: Fri Apr 7th, 2006 | space.com

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- China is celebrating its 50th anniversary of space progress this year, but also laying out a sweeping plan for lofting Earth orbiting satellites for a multitude of duties, expanding its human spaceflight abilities, and carrying out a multi-step program of lunar exploration...

China countdown to space launch
Posted on: Tue Oct 11th, 2005 | news.bbc.co.uk

China plans to launch its second manned spacecraft on Wednesday morning, space officials have told the official Xinhua news agency.

China Space Mission Said Planned for October
Posted on: Mon Sep 26th, 2005 | rednova.com

SHANGHAI, China -- China's second manned space mission - and its first to carry two astronauts - is due to launch on Oct. 13, weather permitting, and return five days later, a state media report said.

China steps up manned spaceflight plans
Posted on: Tue Jul 5th, 2005 | spacetoday.net

China has started training six astronauts for future manned missions, including two who will fly later this year, according to Chinese media reports.