China begins to build space centre

Three die as tropical storm Parma hits China

By: MrFkas

Three fishermen died as Tropical Storm Parma slammed into south China, causing torrential rain and high winds, state media said on Tuesday.Rescuers discovered their bodies after Parma hit Hainan Province on Monday, causing a boat to sink off the coast of Wanning city, according to the news agency.Nine fishermen on the vessel fell overboard,...

about 1 month ago

China's 4th Satellite Launch Center to be Built in Hainan

By: villagesolutions

A new satellite launch center is now under construction near Wenchang in China's southernmost island province of Hainan. Once completed, it will be the country's fourth satellite launch centre and replace the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) for geosynchronous orbit (GEO) and other space launch missions. Yang Yong has more.   ...

29 days ago

NASA rocket launch advances Moon mission dream

By: arboofti

Friday, October 30, 2009 CAPE CANAVERAL: Nasa successfully launched on Wednesday the prototype for a new generation of space rocket, advancing its plans to return man to the Moon by 2020.The Ares I-X, the tallest rocket in the world, blasted off at 11:30 am from Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying with it the US space agency’s lofty ...

about 1 month ago

45 people selected to go into space,for the China's space program.

By: sonalbenanilkumarrana

China have selected 45 candidates for the second batch of astronauts.   One-third are women from selected ones.   Official sources said, in the initial phase from selected 45 candidates, are 30 men and 15 women. These all are Air Force pilot.

about 1 month ago