06 July 2026

太空报告

Tàikōng Report

The Chinese space program from primary sources

⚙ AI-generatedDailyAs of: 06/07/2026

Tianwen-2 reaches target asteroid and begins scientific exploration

China's Tianwen-2 (天问二号) spacecraft has arrived at its target asteroid and commenced scientific operations, according to the Xinhua news agency.

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Daily·As of: 03/07/2026⚙ AI-generatedChang'e-6 samples: Basalt from the lunar far side originates from an ultra-reduced lunar mantleScientists have analysed the basalt samples returned from the lunar far side by Chang'e-6. According to CLEP, the findings point to an exceptionally oxygen-depleted zone of origin deep within the Moon.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 03/07/2026⚙ AI-generatedShenzhou-22 Return Capsule Lands Successfully — Shenzhou-21 Crew Returns to EarthAccording to CMSA, the return capsule of the crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-22 has landed successfully, bringing the Shenzhou-21 mission crew safely back to Earth after their stay aboard the Tiangong space station.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 03/07/2026⚙ AI-generatedShenzhou-23: Crew announced – first taikonaut from Hong Kong to flyChina's Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has officially announced the crew for the Shenzhou-23 mission. For the first time in the history of China's human spaceflight programme, a taikonaut from Hong Kong will travel to the Tiangong space station.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 03/07/2026⚙ AI-generatedShenzhou-23 Crew Launch Declared a Full SuccessAccording to CMSA, the crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-23 was successfully launched and reached orbit on 25 May 2026, marking another mission to China's Tiangong space station.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial

Daily·As of: 03/07/2026⚙ AI-generatedTianwen-1 successfully observes dust activity of an interstellar objectChina's Mars mission Tianwen-1 has successfully observed the dust activity of an interstellar object, according to CLEP — an unusual scientific bonus from the planetary mission.Tàikōng Report · Automated Editorial