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Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?

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A Long March-12B Y1 rocket blasts off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone on June 1, carrying satellites for the Qianfan constellation. Photo: Xinhua

China delivers first samples collected from far side of the moon to Russia

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The Chang’e-6 mission was the first to collect samples from the far side of the moon. Photo: AP

China’s rail gun milestone: guided projectile prototype passes real firing test

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A prototype of a chip-protecting component for China’s guided rail gun shell used in a live firing test. Photo: North University of China

China performs world’s first combined transplant of pig liver and kidney to human

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Despite the potential of animal-to-human xenotransplantation, there are still many barriers scientists and doctors have to overcome before it can become a clinical practice. Photo: Universal Images Group via Getty Images

China’s test flight of a giant coil array: can it detect nuclear submarines?

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China reveals test flight results of its airborne towed detection coil array system. Photo: Beihang University
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The Artemis III crew (from left) Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik and Frank Rubio, pose for an official portrait. Photo: Nasa via AP
Nasa

Nasa chief defends choice of all-male Artemis III crew

Critics fear the agency is following Trump’s order to eliminate diversity and inclusion efforts despite its vow to put a woman on the moon.

Nasa

Nasa reveals Artemis III astronauts in next step towards moon landing

US-China tech war

SpaceX IPO set to lift industry in push for space-based AI, solar power: report

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Science

China wants to build the world’s largest astronomy base on Saishiteng Mountain

Telescopes at the remote site are set to surpass Hawaii’s Mauna Kea in light-gathering power by the mid-2030s, scientists say.

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Saishiteng Mountain’s high altitude, dry weather and low light pollution make it one of the best stargazing spots on Earth. Photo: Ling Xin
International Space Station (ISS)

Astronauts take shelter as air leaks worsen on International Space Station

Nasa gave an order to prepare for evacuation amid a disagreement with Russia on how to repair the cracks.

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Scientists

Our latest interstellar visitor has no signs of alien tech, scientists say

There were no ‘technosignatures’ from comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known object from a faraway star.

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Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Hong Kong’s first astronaut success is also a story of youth potential

Hongkongers and the city’s universities can play a meaningful role in China’s space programme. The sky is not the limit.

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University of Hong Kong students and staff watch the historic launch of the Shenzhou-23 space mission featuring the city’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, on May 24. Photo: Dickson Lee
SpaceX

Opinion | US-China rivalry is making Asia’s space economy more confrontational

Outer space is growing beyond a scientific frontier to become a forum for contests over sovereignty and economic security.

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Technology

Opinion | For SpaceX, global dominance may not be written in the stars

Space is not an ordinary, commercial, open market but a strategic domain tied directly to sovereignty, security and industrial policy.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year.

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(From left) Lai Ka-ying, Zhang Zhiyuan and Zhu Yangzhu at the mission send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China. Photo: Xinhua
Jeff Bezos

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test

Jeff Bezos’ space venture hit with a major setback in New Glenn rocket ‘anomaly’.

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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploding in a massive fireball on Thursday. Photo: @NASASpaceflight via X
Science

China touts AI ‘brain’ to speed up satellite targeting

Researchers say their AI ‘brain plus tool army’ cuts analysis time and overcomes obstacles without human intervention.

Japan

Japan Airlines wants to blast human culture into space and land it on the moon

The carrier is selling payload space to preserve Earth’s heritage from climate change and war, but sceptics dismiss it as a PR stunt.

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Hong Kong society

Beijing hails Hong Kong astronaut’s selection as result of ‘one country, two systems’

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says space mission will inspire more young people in Hong Kong to support country’s technological development.

Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying has also made history as China’s first female payload specialist. Photo: AP
Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong’s first astronaut triggered a space education race

Lai Ka-ying’s selection spurs interest in aerospace and satellite-design courses at centre, as industry leaders call for blueprint.

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Astronaut Lai Ka-ying waves to onlookers earlier this week as she prepares to journey into space. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Japan eyes new rules to curb US, China and Russia space arms race

Japan is ‘best placed’ to establish new rules given its space capabilities and strong support for nuclear non-proliferation, analysts say.

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United States

US moon base plans revealed for what Nasa chief calls ‘the grand return’

US space agency outlines multiphase blueprint, awarding contracts for landers, buggies and drones.

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US-China relations

US weighs offensive space tactics as China satellite rivalry intensifies

Former Pentagon official says Washington is debating ways to deny Beijing use of space amid fears over military miscalculation.

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China’s PLA has more than 500 ISR satellites and has practised targeting US ports, ships and airfields using space-linked “kill chains”, analyst says. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s Communist Party

China says jailed aerospace engineer was lured into spying for foreign agency

State media says accused received US$88,000 after he ‘fell step by step into the trap laid’ by an unidentified spy organisation.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?

Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

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Hong Kong society

Leaving family hardest part of Lai Ka-ying’s space mission, sister says

Elder sister Lai Ka-man says she is most looking forward to family union when astronaut returns so they can enjoy egg waffles together.

Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, takes part in space training. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying a role model for young people

The Shenzhou-23 mission is a message to the next generation that space is within reach and that all Hongkongers belong in the orbit of scientific endeavour.

Shenzhou-23 crew member Lai Ka-ying is seen during training. Photo: CCTV screen grab
Science

China merges space programmes as race to the moon with US heats up

The country releases further details about how it is ‘combining experiences and expertise’ from its crewed and uncrewed lunar missions.

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Hong Kong society

Cheers, pride as Hong Kong’s first astronaut heads off on mission

Hongkongers celebrate as trailblazer Lai Ka-ying heads to Tiangong space station in Shenzhou-23 spacecraft.

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Hong Kong society

‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut

Lai Ka-ying says sheer willpower helped her pass parts of the gruelling selection process for China’s Shenzhou-23 mission.

Lai Ka-ying with crew members Zhang Zhiyuan (centre) and Zhu Yangzhu. Photo: Handout
United States

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on test flight

CEO Musk hopes the rocket will get people to Mars one day, but he must first beat Bezos’ Blue Origin to help Nasa put astronauts on the moon.

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SpaceX’s Starship makes a test flight from Starbase, Texas, on Friday. Photo: AP
Style Edit

Style Edit: Hermès’ revamped Elements store is a cosmology-inspired escape

The maison’s revamped boutique in West Kowloon layers phoenix-inspired ceramics, stylish salons and curated art into a calm, fable-inspired setting.

Books and literature

How should we greet aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson has the answer

In his new book, Take Me to Your Leader, Neil deGrasse Tyson examines what we can anticipate from first contact and how to react.

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