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On CNSA –China National Space Administration    The Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft has been Tianzhou-10  successfully On May 8, 2026, Beijing time, the #Tianzhou10# cargo spacecraft and the Long March-7 Y11 carrier rocket were vertically transported to the launch area. Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China. 

Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Space Launch Site are in good condition. Subsequent pre-launch functional checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, with launch scheduled for the near future.

The Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft is scheduled to carry nearly 6.3 tons of supplies, primarily essential items to ensure the normal work and daily life of the Shenzhou-23 and Shenzhou-24 Takionaut crews in orbit.

I. Launch Progress and Mission Objectives

• The
  Tianzhou-10 spacecraft and the Long March-7 Y11 carrier rocket combination were vertically transported to the launch area on May 8. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang launch site are in good condition. Subsequent functional checks and joint tests will be conducted, with launch scheduled for the near future. Based on multiple sources, the launch date is likely May 11 (some sources suggest May 10).
• Core mission
  • Resupply : Transporting nearly 6.3 tons of cargo, including astronaut accommodation supplies, maintenance spare parts, 700 kg of propellant, and scientific experiment payloads
  • Equipment upgrade : The third new extravehicular activity (EVA) suit was launched, marking a complete upgrade of the space station’s EVA suits, and a brand-new space treadmill was also installed.

•  two-hour rapid rendezvous and docking technology was verified for the first time on a routine basis , which shortened the time by 1 hour compared to the previous time and improved the accuracy and efficiency of measurement and control.

II. Mission Background and Coordination Arrangements

• The Tianzhou-9 spacecraft
  , which was scheduled to evacuate the space station module on May 6, underwent controlled reentry into the atmosphere on May 7, making room for the Tianzhou-10 docking mission. This seamless transition between the old and new cargo missions demonstrates the routine operational capability of the Chinese space station.
• The Long March 7 Y11 rocket
  features an all-white paint scheme (dubbed “completely whitened” by netizens), uses non-toxic and pollution-free liquid oxygen and kerosene propellants, and has a low Earth orbit payload capacity of 14 tons

III. Load and Scientific Experiments

• List of key materials
  • Experimental payload : Equipped with 6 sets of scientific instruments totaling 280 kg, focusing on cutting-edge research in fluid physics, aerospace technology, and other fields under microgravity conditions.911
  • Special cargo : Some fresh fruits and vegetables and biological test samples need to be loaded just before launch to ensure their viability
• After completing the waste disposal
  mission, Tianzhou-10 will carry the space station waste off-orbit and re-enter the atmosphere in a controlled manner for destruction, achieving a closed loop of “materials going up – waste going down”.1437

IV. Public Attention and Space Culture

• The mission logo for
  the Tianzhou-10 spacecraft was released on April 7th. Using space blue as its primary color, it incorporates the number “10” and the spacecraft’s dynamic trajectory, symbolizing accumulated strength and the unwavering commitment to achieving its mission. The logo was selected through a public vote from over 500 submissions, reflecting the public’s participation in space culture….
• The
  live broadcast of the vertical transfer process sparked heated discussions among netizens regarding details such as the rocket’s paint scheme and docking technology, highlighting the public’s continued interest in China’s aerospace development

V. Outlook for Future Tasks

After the successful docking of Tianzhou-10, it will support the Shenzhou-23 mission (including a long-term stay experiment of more than one year), the Shenzhou-24 manned mission, and the maiden flight of the new generation spacecraft “Mengzhou-1”, laying the foundation for the intensive missions of China’s space station in 2026

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On CNSA –China National Space Administration   The Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft has been Tianzhou-9 successfully evacuates from Chinese space station] At 16:34 Beijing time on May 6, 2026, the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft successfully evacuated the space station module and entered its independent flight phase. It will undergo controlled re-entry into the atmosphere in the near future. A small amount of debris remaining after ablation during re-entry will fall into a designated safe sea area.

I. Key Milestones of the Event

• 
  At 16:34 Beijing time on May 6, 2026, Tianzhou-9 successfully evacuated the Chinese space station assembly and entered the independent flight phase to prepare for re-entry into the atmosphere .@People’s Daily720
• During the controlled reentry process,
  the spacecraft adjusted its orbit by braking and decelerating twice, descending from an altitude of 400 kilometers to an elliptical orbit below the perigee of 70 kilometers. During reentry, most of the components were burned up due to aerodynamic friction, and the remaining parts fell precisely into the uninhabited waters of the South Pacific Ocean (“spacecraft graveyard”). The entire process was precisely controlled by the Chinese ground flight control team

II. Task Review and Breakthrough

• Duration in orbit and logistical support
  • Tianzhou-9 was launched on July 15, 2025, and operated in orbit for 286 days, setting a new record for the longest stay of a Chinese cargo spacecraft.
  • Carrying approximately 6.5 tons of supplies, including astronaut consumables, propellant, 26 scientific experimental devices, and two new “flying spacesuits” (with a design life increased to 4 years and 20 uses), it supported the long-term stay missions of the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 crews.@Science and Technology Power
• Technological innovation
  • As the first cargo spacecraft with a “3-month emergency launch” backup capability, it achieves an efficient “one launch, one backup” mission mode.
  • Equipped with the world’s first space-based dual-comb ranging device, it achieves micron-level precision measurement, laying the technological foundation for the on-orbit assembly of future space telescopes.

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CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China Tiangong – China Space Station has announced of the expansion of the CNSA –Tiangong- China Space Station to the second stage from the T shape to and double X shape formation. Among with the stage two is addition of  the  space survey telescope which can be attached / detached at multipurpose times of mission criteria requirements ..

China’s Space Station Is Running Out of Space ? A Second Expansion is Coming A three-year prediction has come true! ….. China’s Space Station Is Realizing Its Dream Configuration Step by Step…. The China space station will undergo a second expansion in the future. Currently, the space station has deployed and implemented 267 scientific and application projects in orbit. In addition to Takionauts from Hong Kong and Macau, a Pakistani astronaut will also perform a short-term flight mission as a payload specialist. Projects in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs are also progressing steadily. At this pace, the space station’s most important “space” will soon be insufficient. According to relevant experts, the space station will soon be equipped with a space survey telescope, and the Long March 5B rocket will be upgraded for future space station missions, developing a new, larger-diameter fairing and adding another stage to the existing Long March 5B to adapt to the Chinese space station project. The space station will thus enter a new “expansion” cycle.

China’s Space Station to Expand from a “T” Shape to a “Cross” Shape with Future Expansion Module…………. The Long March 5B rocket is being upgraded for future space station missions, featuring a new, larger-diameter fairing and an additional stage to accommodate the Chinese space station project. This marks a new expansion cycle for the space station. The current space station assembly is a stable, operating “T”-shaped structure. Future expansion plans include adding a new expansion module to the docking port of the current core module, forming a “Cross” shape. According to the mission plan, this new expansion module will be larger than the core module, providing multiple new docking ports and adding an extra exit for astronauts, meeting the needs of frequent cargo and manned spacecraft travel and astronaut extravehicular activities .

What to do about the “space shortage” facing China’s space station? A “second expansion” is coming……………. April 29th marks the fifth anniversary of the launch and orbit insertion of the Tianhe core module of China’s space station. With the continuous expansion of space station missions, the space station will face the problem of “space shortage” in the future. So what will be done? Reporters have learned that the space station will undergo a “second expansion” in the future.

Currently, the space station has deployed and implemented 267 scientific and application projects in orbit. In addition to astronauts from Hong Kong and Macau joining the station, a Pakistani astronaut will also perform a short-term flight mission as a payload specialist. Projects in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs are also progressing steadily. At this pace, the space station’s most important “space” will soon be insufficient.

The space station will later receive a space survey telescope.

According to relevant experts, the space station will receive a space survey telescope, and the Long March 5B rocket will also be upgraded for future space station missions, developing a new, larger diameter fairing and adding another stage to the existing Long March 5B to adapt to the Chinese space station project. The space station will thus enter a new “expansion” cycle.

The future expansion plan will add an extension module, transforming the “T” shape into a “cross” shape.

The current space station assembly is a stable, operating “T”-shaped structure. The future expansion plan will add a new extension module forward of the current core module, forming a “cross” shape. According to the mission plan, this new extension module will be larger than the core module, providing multiple new docking ports and adding an extra exit for astronauts, meeting the needs of frequent cargo and manned spacecraft travel and astronaut extravehicular activities.

Furthermore, this module will provide docking ports for new experimental modules. On October 31, 2013, the official logo for China’s manned space program was released. The logo’s graphic design is inspired by the combination of the space station’s outer module and solar panels to form the Chinese character “中” (zhong). Thirteen years ago, China’s manned space program had already depicted the configuration of its space station on its mission logo.

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At 2015 Hours Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 25 April 2026 , China- People’s Republic of China- CNSA –China National Space Administration   Successfully launched  Chang Zheng – Long March 6 yao 15 Carrier Rocket ignited and took off at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center Shanxi Province.. China successfully launched the Assisting Pakistan in Completing Phase One of Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Network……

Assisting Pakistan’s Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation in Completing a Phase of Networking# Long March 6 rocket successfully launched Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 satellite | Assisting Pakistan’s remote sensing satellite constellation in completing a phase of networking the Long March 6 carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, successfully sending the Pakistan PRSC-EO3 satellite into its predetermined orbit. The Long March 6 carrier rocket was developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

The launch service for the Pakistan PRSC-EO3 satellite was provided by China Great Wall Industry Corporation, a subsidiary of CASC. This mission was a customized single-satellite launch for Pakistan, and the development team provided stable and reliable launch services to Pakistan through high-quality contract fulfilment.

This mission marked the 640th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets

I. Key Events in Phased Network Deployment

• PRSC-EO3 satellite launch mission
  • At 20:15 on April 25, 2026, the Long March 6 rocket launched the Pakistan PRSC-EO3 satellite into its predetermined orbit. The satellite, developed by Pakistan’s Space and Exoatmosphere Research Council (SUPARCO), weighs over 500 kilograms and is Pakistan’s largest self-developed satellite to date.111
  • This mission marks the “farewell battle” for the Long March 6 rocket. Since its maiden flight in 2015, the rocket has achieved a 100% success rate in 15 launches. After its retirement, its technology will be integrated into the development of a new generation of rockets.

• The networking process of the three satellites in the constellation
  • PRSC-EO1 : Launched on July 31, 2025 by the Kuaizhou-1A rocket, focusing on national land surveys and transboundary river monitoring.
  • PRSC-EO2 : Launched in two phases – on October 19, 2025, carried by the Lijian-1 rocket (a hyperspectral satellite); and on February 12, 2026, launched by the Jielong-3 rocket in a “one rocket, seven satellites” configuration.
  • PRSC-EO3 : Launched on April 25, 2026, it enables three satellites to operate in coordination, improving the efficiency of Earth observation.

II. Key Support for China-Pakistan Space Cooperation

• China provides comprehensive services
  • China Great Wall Industry Corporation, as the general contractor, provided rockets, telemetry and control support, and some satellite components (such as the propulsion system) for the three launches, and undertook the telemetry and control tasks during the orbit insertion phase.2
  • The cooperation model has been upgraded from “launching on behalf of others” to joint development. For example, the PRSC-EO2 adopts a sea-based mobile launch scheme.
• manned spaceflight cooperation extension
  • Two Pakistani astronauts have been selected for China’s manned space program and are scheduled to travel aboard the Shenzhou spacecraft to the Chinese space station by the end of 2026 to conduct experiments, marking the first instance of developing countries sharing manned space technology on an equal footing.

III. Satellite Functions and Their Value to People’s Livelihood

• Data application fields
  • After the three satellites are networked, high-resolution remote sensing data can be acquired at high frequency, serving agricultural assessment, land mapping, urban and rural planning, natural disaster monitoring (such as flood early warning) and water resource management.2
  • For example, during the 2025 floods in Pakistan, data from China’s Fengyun meteorological satellites assisted in efficient disaster relief efforts.
• Enhancing Pakistan’s autonomy
  • The constellation has achieved a leap from “single-point observation” to “networked collaboration,” reducing dependence on foreign data and strengthening national space sovereignty.
  • Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif called the space cooperation “a symbol of China-Pakistan friendship reaching the sky.

IV. International Impact and Technological Significance

• A global model of cooperation
  • China-Pakistan cooperation serves as a “paradigm for South-South science and technology cooperation,” providing a valuable reference for developing countries in areas such as aerospace, energy, and people’s livelihoods.
  • China’s space station has opened up scientific research projects to 23 entities from 17 countries, with the Pakistan mission becoming a model of “peaceful use of outer space”.
• Breakthrough in commercial launch capabilities
  • Chinese commercial rockets, such as the Jielong-3 (with a perfect 9-time record) and the Lijian-1 (with costs reduced to below $10,000 per kilogram), are driving a reshaping of global rules.

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On the China Space Day  24^TH April 2026   launch  CNSA _China National Space Administration -China – People’s Republic of China Hong Kong –Beijing Time China- People’s Republic of China…. at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan Province of the Xichang Launch Center Today, China successfully launched satellite internet technology test satellite into space using the Long March 2D yao 109  carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center…..

Today, China successfully launched a satellite internet technology test satellite into space using a Long March 2D carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The mission was a complete success. This satellite will primarily be used to conduct experimental verification of technologies such as direct broadband connection to satellite for mobile phones and the integration of space and ground networks. Thumbs up!

 China’s successful launch of a satellite internet technology test satellite using a Jielong-3 rocket from the waters near Yangjiang, Guangdong, not only set a new record for the rocket’s highest orbital launch but also garnered widespread attention for its spectacular “space jellyfish” light effect and significant technological breakthroughs.
Mission Core Information and Technological Breakthroughs – 

Milestone Launch : At 19:32 on April 11, 2026, the Jielong-3 Y11 carrier rocket ignited and lifted off from the waters near Yangjiang, Guangdong, successfully sending the satellite internet

Satellite Core Mission

• Developed by the Fifth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the satellite focuses on verifying key technologies such as direct satellite communication between mobile phones , inter-satellite laser links, and space-ground network integration (seamless switching with terrestrial 5G/6G). This breakthrough will enable ordinary mobile phones to directly connect to space broadband without dedicated terminals, completely changing traditional communication models

Strategic Value and Network Deployment Progress

• Accelerate constellation construction
  • This launch is part of the GW constellation plan (planned to deploy approximately 13,000 satellites) led by China Star Network Group . Combined with the “Low Earth Orbit 21 Satellites” launched from Taiyuan on April 9th, China’s total number of operational LEO satellites reaches 168, significantly accelerating network deployment. With fierce international competition for orbital and frequency band resources, China needs to launch nearly 8,000 satellites by 2030 to secure its spectrum autonomy.

• Application prospects for people’s livelihood
  • Eliminating communication blind spots : The plan is to open the mobile phone direct satellite connection function for testing by the end of 2026, with the cost possibly as low as 10 yuan/month, to solve the communication problems in remote areas, ocean-going ships and disaster emergency.@暉伯
  • Laying the foundation for 6G technology : Providing technical reserves for integrated space-ground communication networks and helping China compete for international discourse power in 6G standards

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