Xinhua
26 Feb 2024, 15:00 GMT+10
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- China is projected to make about 100 space launch missions this year, which will set the country's new record, according to information released at a press conference on Monday.
The launches include the maiden flight from China's first commercial spacecraft launch site in addition to more satellite liftoffs to form constellations, according to the press conference.
China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is now under construction in the city of Wenchang, in south China's island province of Hainan.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the country's rocket series developer and the leading force of the country's space industry, released the 2023 blue book of China aerospace science and technology at the same press conference.
Get a daily dose of Shanghai Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Shanghai Sun.
More InformationWASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. President...
GENEVA, Switzerland: A new United Nations report alleges that dozens of global corporations are profiting from and helping sustain...
LONDON, UK - Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to proscribe the direct-action group Palestine Action as a terrorist...
DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama is set to address a significant three-day conference of Buddhist leaders this week, coinciding with...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a significant ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for users...
ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS: As searing temperatures blanket much of Europe, wildfires are erupting and evacuation orders are being issued...
KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan, long associated with war and instability, is quietly trying to rebrand itself as a destination for...
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh is experiencing heavy rainfall, which has disrupted...
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Several houses have been damaged and vehicles washed away due to cloudburst and continuous...
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with gains on Thursday, but caution prevailed as investors...
The alliances latest summit avoided confronting Beijing but could not cover up the efforts to contain the Asian great power The June...
The alliances latest summit avoided confronting Beijing but could not cover up the efforts to contain the Asian great power The June...