Astronauts leave Tiangong-1 space module

2013-06-25 11:29:50

Three astronauts left the orbiting Tiangong-1 space module on Tuesday morning after a 12-day stay.

'Exploration part of Chinese dream'

2013-06-25 02:04:17

China will take bigger steps in space exploration in pursuit of its space dream, President Xi said during a video call with the astronauts on the Shenzhou X.

H7N9 bird flu less deadly than H5N1

2013-06-24 15:22:50

H7N9 avian influenza, which was first reported in humans in China this year, has a lower fatality risk than H5N1-type bird flu that emerged in 2003, researchers said on Monday.

Spacecraft completes manual docking

2013-06-24 02:05:04

The Shenzhou X spacecraft completed a manual docking with the orbiting Tiangong-1 space module on Sunday, the last docking maneuver before China's manned space program enters the space lab stage.

Shenzhou X completes manual docking

2013-06-23 13:31:56

Three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft re-entered the orbiting Tiangong-1 space module after completing a manual docking procedure on Sunday.

Home of space dreams

2013-06-23 08:15:38

Shenzhou X manned spacecraft blasted off on June 12 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, which is also home to scientists, soldiers and their families.

Beidou's 2nd trial held in Yangtze Delta

2013-06-22 02:15:38

A demonstration project was launched on Friday in the Yangtze River Delta for China's Beidou satellite navigation system, which will provide precise navigation, positioning and time services to the nation's richest region.

Aircraft exporter to spread its wings abroad

2013-06-22 01:42:03

China's national aircraft exporter is seeking to expand its market share by selling more advanced planes to foreign clients,said an executive from the company.

A science class from above Earth

2013-06-21 02:22:06

Astronaut Wang Yaping wowed millions of students on Thursday when she held China's first science lesson from space.Space teachers exchange letter

Chinese, US space teachers exchange letter

2013-06-20 17:31:04

After wrapping up her first lecture in space on Thursday, Chinese astronaut Wang Yaping replied to a letter from former US astronaut Barbara Morgan.

Shenzhou X astronaut gives lecture today

2013-06-20 13:49:33

A special lecture began Thursday morning, given by a teacher aboard China's space module Tiangong-1 to students on Earth.

Space lesson to reach millions

2013-06-20 01:57:33

More than 60 million students and teachers at China's 80,000 middle schools will experience a special class delivered by China's first teacher in space.