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The debris strike, which damaged a solar array, left the Tiangong space station with a partial loss in power.

Orbital Hazards

Dangerous times to be stationed in orbit.

China Repairs Space Station Damaged by Debris Strike

China's space program is finalizinga recovery system that will allow discarded rocket boosters to gently and accurately descend to earth via parachutes.

Space Saver

It's a far more sensible approach.

China Plans to Make Its Space Debris Hit the Ground a Little Slower

China wasted no time criticizing NASA — and its administrator, Bill Nelson — after the US space agency's uber-expensive moon rocket failed to launch.

Space Fracas

Well, this sure is awkward. 

China Slams NASA Leadership After Its Moon Launch Failure

In a new "vlog" released on Chinese social media, three astronauts can be seen living life on board the country's new "Heavenly Palace" space station.

New Space Crib

It's the longest crewed mission in China's history.

New Video Shows Chinese Astronauts Hanging Out in Brand-New Space Station

Lunar Rover Pictures

It has a long journey ahead.

See China's Lunar Rover Set Off Across the Far Side of the Moon

NASA and SpaceX have some new competition. 

China Announces New Ambitious Plans to Reach Mars By the End of the Decade

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