#China spaceflight
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Disaster and Glory of the Apollo Program: The History We Must Revisit Before Returning to the Moon
From the fatal Apollo 1 fire to Apollo 8's daring lunar orbit to Apollo 11's successful landing—revisiting the disasters, fears, and compromises of the Apollo program and their lessons for today's return to the Moon.
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Long March 10B's Sea-Based Net Capture: A New Breakthrough in China's Reusable Rocket Technology
China's Long March 10B booster completes its first sea-based "net-and-cable capture" recovery, enabling rocket recovery without landing legs. An in-depth analysis of the tech.
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China Successfully Recovers Orbital Rocket Booster, Accelerating the Race to Catch SpaceX
China's state aerospace firm recovered its first orbital rocket booster, marking a major step in reusable launch tech. How close is China to catching SpaceX?
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SpaceX Starlink Deployed 1,589 Satellites in H1 2026, Setting a New Record Pace
SpaceX deployed 1,589 Starlink satellites in H1 2026, surpassing 2025's record pace. Learn what's driving the acceleration and what it means for global satellite internet competition.
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The 100,000-Satellite Limit: Why Astro…
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The 100,000-Satellite Limit: Why Astronomers Are Drawing a Line in Earth's Orbit
Astronomers warn that no more than 100,000 faint satellites should orbit Earth. Learn why this limit matters for astronomy, Kessler Syndrome risk, and space governance.
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