Hublai (charismatic megafauna)Feb 17
youtube.com/watch?v=-ueH... #China essentially extending the #Apollo model with a three-launch #LongMarch10 process to establish a #moonbase. The 10A rocket should be reusable like Falcon. While there are slightly more advanced technologies in #Artemis #SpaceX #NASA it's doubtful the US can do it.

This is How China Is Taking Hu...
This is How China Is Taking Humans To The Moon Before Nasa & SpaceX

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WorlddefensereportFeb 13

China Recovers Rocket Booster at Sea for the First Time

https://defensemirror.com/news/41098/China_Recovers_Rocket_Booster_at_Sea_for_the_First_Time

#China #LongMarch10 #LongMarch10A #RocketRecovery #FirstStageBooster #MaritimeRecovery #RocketSplashdown #CrewedLunarMissions #SpaceStation #ReusableRocket #SpaceExploration #CGTN

Massimo LucianiFeb 12

#TachyonBeam #SpaceMission #China #LongMarch10

Yesterday, the Chinese #Menghzou #spacecraft, launched on the Long March 10 rocket's first stage, completed a suborbital flight test. The #rocket conducted its own test, with a controlled splashdown, as part of the development of a reusable launch system. At the end of the test, the Menghzou splashed down as well, but in its case, it was also recovered. Thisis a step forward toward Chinese crewed Moon missions.

https://english.tachyonbeam.com/2026/02/12/china-has-completed-a-successful-test-of-the-menghzou-spacecraft-and-the-first-stage-of-the-long-march-10-rocket/

China has completed a successful test of the Menghzou spacecraft and the first stage of the Long March 10 rocket

Yesterday, the Chinese Menghzou spacecraft, launched on the Long March 10 rocket's first stage from the Wenchang launch site, completed a suborbital flight...

Ars Technica NewsFeb 11
China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test https://arstechni.ca/cYwh #humanspaceflight #reusablerocket #longmarch10 #mengzhou #Wenchang #launch #Space #china #moon
China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test

The test marks a significant step in China's push to land humans on the Moon by 2030.

Ars Technica
Show threadSpaceflight πŸš€Feb 11

The latest test was designed to check that crew πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ members would be able to escape after lift-off https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343144/chinas-mengzhou-spacecraft-passes-key-test-2030-crewed-moon-mission-long-march-10-rocket

#China #Mengzhou #LongMarch10 #Moon

China’s Mengzhou spacecraft passes key test for 2030 crewed moon mission

The successful safety trial is a major step forward for the country’s plans to put astronauts on the moon by the end of the decade.

South China Morning Post
SpaceNewsJan 31

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/china-launches-alsat-3b-for-algeria-further-launches-delayed-ahead-of-key-human-spaceflight-test/

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been delayed amid preparations for a key human spaceflight test.

SpaceNews
SpaceNewsDec 31

China to debut reusable Long March 10-derived rocket in first half of 2026

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/china-to-debut-reusable-long-march-10-derived-rocket-in-first-half-of-2026/

China to debut reusable Long March 10-derived rocket in first half of 2026

China to debut reusable Long March 10-derived rocket in first half of 2026 China is aiming for a first launch of a reusable, cargo-optimized variant of its new crew launch vehicle in the first half of the year.

SpaceNews
SpaceNewsDec 12

China plans 2026 debut of new rocket for crewed lunar and LEO missions

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/china-plans-2026-debut-of-new-rocket-for-crewed-lunar-and-leo-missions/

SpaceNewsOct 30

China targets 2026 for first Long March 10 launch, new lunar crew spacecraft flight

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/china-targets-2026-for-first-long-march-10-launch-new-lunar-crew-spacecraft-flight/

China targets 2026 for first Long March 10 launch, new lunar crew spacecraft flight

China targets 2026 for first Long March 10 launch, new lunar crew spacecraft flight China aims to conduct the first launch of its Long March 10 rocket and a lunar-capable crew spacecraft next year, according to a top official.

SpaceNews
SpaceNewsSep 30

China set for high-stakes moon program and reusable launch tests to close out 2025

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/china-set-for-high-stakes-moon-program-and-reusable-launch-tests-to-close-out-2025/