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Musk says his 'tiny' satellites can't block any rival spacecraft![]() Moscow (Sputnik) Dec 30, 2021 The accusations come amid the Chinese complaint filed in the UN in December, describing how in October and July, two Starlink satellites caused the Chinese space station to adopt "preventive collision avoidance control" procedures to "ensure the safety and lives of in-orbit astronauts". Elon Musk has responded to multiple claims that his company's Starlink satellites take up too much space in Earth's orbit, claiming that "tens of billions" of spacecraft might fit in orbits close to Earth. In an i ... read more |
Experiments show algae can survive in Mars-like environmentBeijing (XNA) Dec 30, 2021 Chinese researchers have demonstrated that algae can survive in a Mars-like environment during four experiments since 2019, raising the hope that mankind might be able to turn the barren planet into ... more
Carbonaceous chondrite impact responsible for lunar water: studyBeijing (XNA) Dec 30, 2021 A Chinese research team has found that a meteorite hit the moon about one million years ago through data sent by the Chang'e-4 probe, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The im ... more
China slams US after space station 'close encounters' with Musk's satellitesBeijing (AFP) Dec 28, 2021 Beijing on Tuesday accused the United States of irresponsible and unsafe conduct in space over two "close encounters" between the Chinese space station and satellites operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX. ... more
China launches Tianhui 4 satellite into orbitBeijing (XNA) Dec 30, 2021 China launched the Tianhui 4 satellite into space on Wednesday evening from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert, according to China Aerospace Science and Technolo ... more |
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New chief calls for modernisation of China region beset by rights fearsBeijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2021 The new party chief in China's Xinjiang called for improved business conditions in his first official visit to the region, where forced labour accusations have prompted some countries to announce a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. ... more
China launches new resource satelliteTaiyuan (XNA) Dec 27, 2021 China sent a new resource satellite into planned orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday. The resource satellite, ZY-1 02E, was launched at 11 ... more
Shuttered Hong Kong news outlet's editors charged with seditionHong Kong (AFP) Dec 30, 2021 Two senior editors of Hong Kong media outlet Stand News were charged with "conspiracy to publish seditious" material on Thursday, authorities said, following a raid that drew international condemnation over China's crackdown on press freedom in the city. ... more
China's tallest rocket deploys two satellitesBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2021 The launch of a modified Long March 7A carrier rocket on Thursday that sent two experimental satellites into space marked the debut mission of China's tallest rocket. The 60.7-meter-tall rocke ... more
Delta cites new China Covid rules after flight returns to USNew York (AFP) Dec 27, 2021 Delta Air Lines on Monday cited new Chinese cleaning requirements after it rerouted a China-bound flight back to the United States, drawing criticism from Chinese authorities. ... more |
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China receives data from newly launched resource satelliteBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2021 The China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station has successfully received the first data transmitted from the newly launched resource satellite ZY-1 02E, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said ... more
Mexicans join bid for Covid compensation from China, WHOMexico City (AFP) Dec 30, 2021 Devastated by the loss of his daughter to Covid-19, Jaime Michaus joined hundreds of Mexicans seeking compensation from China and the World Health Organization, despite reservations and uncertain prospects of success. ... more
Public shaming of alleged Covid rule breakers sparks backlash in ChinaBeijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2021 Armed riot police in southern China have paraded four alleged violators of Covid rules through the streets, state media reported Wednesday, leading to criticism of the government's heavy-handed approach. ... more
Xi'an residents complain of food shortages as lockdown drags onBeijing (AFP) Dec 30, 2021 Residents in the locked-down Chinese city of Xi'an said they were struggling to find enough food, despite Beijing insisting Thursday that there were now adequate supplies. ... more
Chinese officials admit struggle providing food in locked down Xi'anBeijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2021 Chinese officials admitted Wednesday they have faced challenges getting enough supplies to residents in locked-down Xi'an, after the city's inhabitants took to social media to complain they didn't have enough food and call for help. ... more |
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