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A Long March 2D rocket carrying a space computing satellite constellation blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China on May 14. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence

Chinese scientist behind supercomputer in orbit: ‘Put AI in space’

Space has once again become the frontier of scientific exploration, and AI should be part of it, says Zhejiang Lab director Wang Jian.

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Science

China launches satellites to build the world’s first supercomputer in orbit

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United States

Opinion | Trump’s attack on science risks dismantling a century of innovation

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Science

China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom

National space body says it needs to keep space ‘sustainable’ as projections show number of satellites in low Earth orbit could hit 100,000.

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Several Chinese firms are developing large satellite constellations. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Spurred by China, US-Japan space cooperation expands beyond civilian projects

East Asia faces ‘severe security environment’ with Beijing and Moscow ‘irresponsible’ in their conduct, senior Tokyo official says.

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Science

Comac C949: China unveils quiet supersonic jet with ultra-long range

As global supersonic air travel looks set to begin its second act, China could be quietly leading the boom.

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Science

Chinese nuclear scientists identify flaw in Nasa’s lunar reactor design

China could power ahead of the US in the moon race thanks to a few structural differences in its lunar base reactor, engineers say.

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Artist’s concept of a fission power system on the lunar surface. Chinese engineers have pointed out some minor differences that make the Chinese lunar nuclear reactor more efficient and longer-lasting than Nasa’s. Image: Nasa
Science

Did a US military contractor use a Chinese-made jet engine in its new missile?

When an American defence manufacturer posted a recent video of its latest weapon, viewers noticed something unexpected.

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Science

US risks being left in Chinese plasma engine’s wake as Mars race intensifies

While Nasa’s budgetary struggle continues, the red planet may be a step closer for China after it unveiled a powerful new plasma engine.

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Robotics

Made in China 2025: how the country achieved its goals 10 years on

Is China a leader in aeronautics and robotics? What role did the government play in their success? SCMP editors answer questions about Made in China 2025.

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Robots carry out operations in the body shop of the FAW-Volkswagen production based in Qingdao, eastern Shandong province, on February 19. Photo: AFP
Science

Chinese scientists turn Boeing’s Starliner crisis into missile breakthrough

As Nasa struggles to return two astronauts after issues with the Starliner capsule, China has used the problem to its advantage.

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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft experienced helium leaks which stranded two Nasa astronauts at the International Space Station. Now Chinese scientists have used the situation to come up with a scientific breakthrough. Photo: Nasa via AP
Science

Smart turbine engine for China’s Mach-4 ‘Blackbird’ completes ground test: study

A superfast turbojet engine under development could see China zooming ahead of the US in the global military aircraft race.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s C919 to benefit as Beijing bankrolls ‘large aircraft’ research

Capital grant funding will be doled out to worthy applicants as China rallies nation’s engineering brainpower to boost indigenous tech for home-grown planes.

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Science

Chinese scientists simulate ‘hunting’ Starlink satellites in orbit

Taking inspiration from whales, Chinese researchers have created their own method for targeting satellite constellations.

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A SpaceX rocket takes Starlink satellites into orbit. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Stargazers in Hong Kong to witness rare alignment of 4 planets

This year’s ‘parade of the planets’ phenomenon will have Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, expert says.

Hong Kong’s space museum is hosting a livestream of the astronomical event on Friday. Photo: Facebook/Hong Kong Space Museum
Science

‘Gift from heaven’: China astronauts develop super niobium alloy for aerospace

An experiment conducted in space has helped Chinese scientists do the impossible – and it could revolutionise aerospace technology.

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Science

Ex-Dassault aerospace physicist leaves US for China to lead new energy research

Chen Hudong is a pioneer in the simulation of fluid dynamics, which has applications for defence and other hi-tech industries.

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China technology

How will new SMS partnership add to BeiDou’s Chinese user base?

China Telecom working with phone manufacturers to enable its 423 million mobile users to connect via satellites.

Women look at their phones near a display of planets from the solar system in Beijing on November 19. Photo: AP
China technology

China’s next-gen BeiDou satellite system to ramp up rivalry with US-based GPS

Existing BeiDou system, used in telecommunications, transport, and natural resource management, has also been expanding its use in developing countries.

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China airliners

China’s C919 order backlog raises urgency for foreign-part acquisitions

Officials hope to eventually source hi-tech plane components domestically to drive industrial self-sufficiency, but for now overseas producers are essential.

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China airliners

Explainer | China’s 4 commercial jets unboxed: from the rebranded C909 to a futuristic C939

More details about China’s home-grown passenger planes emerge at Zhuhai air show, with new sales and lofty aviation ambitions on display.

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A crowd looks on as China’ss domestically produced C909 passenger jet lands at an air show in Nanchang in the central Jiangxi province. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Sky’s the limit as Hong Kong enters the space age

Locally designed satellites launched into orbit is proof that city has a crucial role to play in China’s hi-tech future.

Chinese University of Hong Kong has launched a satellite, the first funded by the local government, to collect data for predicting natural disasters and other purposes. Photo: Nora Tam
Science

What time is it on the moon? China and the US are racing to decide

The space rivals are spearheading separate initiatives to create time standards that will be used to coordinate international lunar missions.

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‘Fierce international competition’ has China upgrading major radio telescope

An array of 24 radio telescopes will be built around China’s FAST to help boost the massive telescope’s resolution.

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China’s Chang’e-6 reveals greyer, rockier soil from far side of the moon

First peek at samples from latest Chinese lunar mission follows news that Chang’e-4 rover Yutu-2 is still roaming moon’s ‘dark side’.

The Chang’e-6 mission soil samples are being stored in a nitrogen-filled cabinet alongside those from the Chang’e-5 mission. Photo: CCTV
China's space programme

Video | What is Asia’s role in the global space race?

Space race elevates Asia in new world order
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Science

Last BeiDou-3 satellites sent into orbit to test tech for next-gen system

Satellite pair launched on Thursday will allow for system to keep operating while older satellites are maintained and managed.

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China's space programme

China unveils first analysis of moon’s hidden far side from Chang’e-6 samples

‘Fluffier’ soil distinct from previous near side samples, may offer ‘highly significant’ insights into lunar origin, evolution: scientists.

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