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Next Stop, Mars. China Plans to Launch Probe to Red Planet

After the opening of the Mars simulation base in Qinghai, China is now planning to send a probe to the Red Planet in 2020.

by Bryan Grogan, 04 March 2019

WATCH: Chinese Lunar Probe Lands on Moon's Far Side

The footage was released by the China National Space Administration on January 11 and shows the probe's descent and lunar landing.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 14 January 2019

Animals and Plants are Now Living on the Moon – Thanks to China

There is now known life elsewhere in our solar system, thanks to the China National Space Administration’s Chang’e-4 moon rover.

by Matthew Bossons, 07 January 2019

China Lands Probe on Moon's Far Side, Makes Space Exploration History

Today's successful landing of the probe is being hailed as a major milestone in China's mission to rival the US and Russia in the field of space exploration.

by Matthew Bossons, 03 January 2019

Style Radar: Anicorn Watches Commemorates NASA's 60th Anniversary

Limited edition timepiece for space enthusiasts.

by Dominic Ngai, 12 November 2018

2018 Singles' Day: Jack Ma Launching Satellites... Because He Can

Jack Ma and co. have out-of-this-world plans for 2018 Single's Day.

by Sunny Wang, 26 October 2018

China to Launch Artificial Moon into Orbit in 2020

The orbital object will have an optical range of up to 80 kilometers and be bright enough to replace street lights.

by Sunny Wang, 17 October 2018

China Plans to Reach Mars by 2021

China is also planning a space mission to Jupiter.

by Sunny Wang, 25 September 2018

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