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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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On the week of 22 April 2026  of  Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China Shenzhou21 Taikonaut Crew Shenzhou-21 Crew celebrating Earth Day 2026 …. Photography of Stunning Space Scene from the Chinese Space Station Viewed from the Chinese Space Station, approximately 400 kilometers above the Earth, Earth is a magnificent gift from the universe to humankind. On this World Earth Day, let’s enjoy the beautiful moments captured by Taikonauts for this planet.

Earth Day 2026 is observed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”. This year focuses on mobilizing individual and community action, emphasizing renewable energy, and holding corporations and governments accountable for environmental, climate, and biodiversity goal

Key Aspects of Earth Day 2026

• Theme – Our Power, Our Planet: The theme highlights the collective power of people to drive systemic change and combat climate change.
• Theme Focus: The campaign aims to promote renewable energy and increase pressure on organizations responsible for environmental damage.
• Global Action: Activities include widespread community cleanups, tree planting, and educational teach-ins to foster sustainable habits.
• Mainstream Sustainability: Discussions highlight that renewable energy has grown rapidly, and electric vehicles are becoming mainstream, providing hope for environmental efforts

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On CNSA –China National Space Administration    …. At. Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China ……Chang’e7 probe safely arrived at Wenchang Space Launch Site, China# Launch planned for the second half of this year…. As of the evening of April 9, 2026, the probe carrying out the Chang’e7 mission# has been safely transported to the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China via air-land combined transport. Subsequent pre-launch tests and preparations will proceed as planned.

Chang’e-7 has arrived at the launch site. The lunar landing will achieve high-precision landing, legged walking, and leapfrog technologies.

The evening of April 9, 2026, all the probes for the Chang’e-7 mission have been safely transported to the Wenchang Space Launch Site via air-land combined transport. The launch site facilities are in good condition, and all tests and preparations are proceeding in an orderly manner. The launch is scheduled for the second half of this year.

This is not only a key step in the fourth phase of China’s lunar exploration program, but also signifies that human lunar exploration will usher in several world-class technological breakthroughs, including high-precision landing, legged walking, lunar surface flyby, and detection of permanently shadowed craters. The countdown to lunar south pole exploration has officially begun

The biggest highlight of Chang’e-7’s lunar mission is its novel four-pronged approach: orbiting, landing, roving, and flyby. This is an engineering practice never before seen in the field of deep space exploration. Compared to previous Chang’e missions, it is no longer limited to a single landing and roving mission. Instead, it uses a combined probe formation to conduct a comprehensive, multi-dimensional, and high-precision survey of the lunar south pole, targeting three major scientific frontier challenges: the lunar surface environment, water ice resources, and permanently shadowed craters. From a technical perspective, the four core capabilities that this mission focused on overcoming represent the highest level of difficulty in current lunar exploration.

A high-precision soft landing on the lunar surface is a prerequisite for mission success. The terrain at the lunar south pole is extremely complex, with dense craters, steep slopes, and unique lighting conditions, making it difficult to guarantee safety and precision using traditional landing methods.

Chang’e-7 employed a combination of landmark image navigation, lidar, and intelligent obstacle avoidance technology to achieve a near-100-meter precise landing. The probe could autonomously assess the terrain and adjust its trajectory, landing steadily in a safe area even in complex environments, laying a solid foundation for subsequent exploration and flyby operations. This capability not only significantly improved mission reliability but also provided crucial data support for site selection for future manned lunar landings.

The application of legged walking technology has completely broken the terrain limitations of traditional wheeled rovers. The lunar south pole is covered with steep slopes, boulders, and rugged craters, making wheeled equipment extremely easy to get stuck. However, the legged mobility mechanism has bionic joints and active cushioning capabilities, which can flexibly cross obstacles, adapt to complex terrain, and achieve stable walking and posture adjustment. This innovation allows the probe to reach previously inaccessible areas, extending its exploration range from the flat lunar surface to the entire Antarctic region, significantly improving the coverage and effectiveness of scientific exploration. Even more groundbreaking is the lunar surface flyby capability, which is Chang’e-7’s most iconic technological innovation. The flyby spacecraft carried on the mission can take off from the sunlit area, accurately fly into the interior of permanently shadowed craters to conduct in-situ exploration, and complete multiple takeoffs and landings, breaking through the limitation of traditional probes that can only land once

Permanently shadowed craters are extremely cold and perpetually dark, and are considered important areas rich in water ice resources. Previously, humans only had remote sensing data, but Chang’e-7 will be able to conduct direct in-situ exploration, providing the most authoritative empirical evidence for the existence and distribution of water ice resources. This is a milestone for the construction of lunar research stations and the utilization of extraterrestrial resources.

This series of technological breakthroughs reflects the advantages of China’s decades of technological accumulation in the aerospace industry and its new national system. From the successful completion of the three-step lunar orbiting, landing, and returning mission, to Chang’e 6’s successful sample return from the far side of the moon, and now Chang’e 7’s attempt to reach new heights in Antarctic exploration, China’s lunar exploration has always adhered to independent innovation and gradual progress, firmly grasping core technologies in its own hands.

At the same time, Chang’e-7 will also carry out international cooperation, carrying scientific payloads from multiple countries, and promote the sharing of lunar exploration results with all mankind in an open manner, demonstrating the responsibility and commitment of a major country in space exploration.

From its arrival at the launch site to its launch in the second half of the year, Chang’e-7 is steadily making its way to the lunar south pole. It carries not only an exploration mission, but also humanity’s shared dream of exploring the unknown and expanding our living space. Breakthroughs in technologies such as high-precision landing, legged walking, and lunar surface flyby will not only redefine the capabilities of lunar exploration, but also pave the way for the construction of international lunar research stations and future manned lunar landings and deep space exploration..

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