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Andrew Jones

@aj_fi

Journalist tracking China's space programme. Correspondent at @SpaceNews_Inc; @SPACEdotcom @exploreplanets @IEEESpectrum | @[email protected]

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We have successfully tested the Kinecore (Liqing) - 1 engine with a 180s hot fire test. The 294 kN (ground thrust) engine will power the Lihong-2 reusable suborbital vehicle. The engine is developed in-house, featuring a pintle injector mechanism, and is constructed from

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A Long March 3B lifted off at 1237 UTC today from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, successfully sending the ChinaSat 9C satellite info geosynchronous transfer orbit. This was China's 35th orbital launch of 2025. m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/zw/…

A Long March 3B lifted off at 1237 UTC today from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, successfully sending the ChinaSat 9C satellite info geosynchronous transfer orbit. This was China's 35th orbital launch of 2025. m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/zw/…
Satellogic (@satellogic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The United States conducted a military strike on Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant on June 21, 2025, as part of a broader operation targeting Iran's nuclear program. The attack on the heavily fortified underground facility, located near the city of Qom, involved the use of

The United States conducted a military strike on Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant on June 21, 2025, as part of a broader operation targeting Iran's nuclear program. The attack on the heavily fortified underground facility, located near the city of Qom, involved the use of
Project Kuiper (@projectkuiper) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Another 27 Kuiper satellites have been deployed into low Earth orbit. Thanks to @ULAlaunch for another successful launch on Atlas V. Read more: spr.ly/60174wlUD

Another 27 Kuiper satellites have been deployed into low Earth orbit. Thanks to @ULAlaunch for another successful launch on Atlas V.

Read more: spr.ly/60174wlUD
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Northwestern Polytechnical University students propose rover with smaller hopping craft for lunar exploration. news.cctv.com/2025/06/23/ART…

Northwestern Polytechnical University students propose rover with smaller hopping craft for lunar exploration. news.cctv.com/2025/06/23/ART…
Jeff Foust (@jeff_foust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fascinating images released at this briefing showing the potential of Rubin. But when I submitted a question (via Zoom) asking about impact on Rubin of potential NSF budget cuts, it was rejected: "Only science questions." A reporter in the room was also similarly rejected. 🤔

Curiosity Rover (@marscuriosity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎵 Don't you... forget about me 🎵 The last 17 years on this platform have been an incredible ride. We've done good things. My team and I thank each of you for joining us on the adventures. Stay curious, friends, you know I will. ♥️

🎵 Don't you... forget about me 🎵

The last 17 years on this platform have been an incredible ride. We've done good things. My team and I thank each of you for joining us on the adventures. Stay curious, friends, you know I will. ♥️
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Shenzhou-20: crew are set to conduct their second EVA "in the near future" (likely tomorrow Beijing time), China's human spaceflight agency has announced. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/a1prGcc3Dg1s…

Shenzhou-20: crew are set to conduct their second EVA "in the near future" (likely tomorrow Beijing time), China's human spaceflight agency has announced. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/a1prGcc3Dg1s…
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CAS Space has now followed up its recent first stage test with a hot fire test of the Kinetica-2 second stage, paving the way for launch preparations. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/zQO3c4cCuVqF…

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New Chinese commercial rocket: Welight WG-1 launcher, going for FFSC methalox engine (11 on 1st stage) and all-carbon composite. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YEmRblWFmivr…

New Chinese commercial rocket: Welight WG-1 launcher,  going for FFSC methalox engine (11 on 1st stage) and all-carbon composite. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YEmRblWFmivr…
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Astronauts Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk at 1329 UTC today, returning to the Wentian module after installing debris protection outside Tiangong. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YSjIn4l9dG9r…

Astronauts Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk at 1329 UTC today, returning to the Wentian module after installing debris protection outside Tiangong. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YSjIn4l9dG9r…