BLASTING INTO THE FUTURE
Share - WeChat
As it recovers from the novel coronavirus outbreak, China got a welcome boost from its space industry last week. The Long March 5B heavy-lift carrier rocket made a smooth maiden launch at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province on May 5. The reentry module of the prototype of the country's new-generation manned spacecraft, which was lifted into a low-Earth orbit on the rocket, returned to Earth on Friday.
Photo
Today's Top News
- Japan's PM seen as playing to right wing
- Mainland increases entry points for Taiwan compatriots
- China notifies Japan of import ban on aquatic products
- Envoy: Japan not qualified to bid for UN seat
- Deforestation is climate action's blind spot
- Japan unqualified for UN Security Council: Chinese envoy
Editor's picks




























