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Hainan Science and Technology Museum - China

People explore the simulation module of China's space station at the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, January 15, 2026. The Hainan Science and Technology Museum has recently kicked off trial operation, drawing numerous families and science fans to explore the immersive and hands-on exhibits there. A brand-new landmark for science popularization in the Hainan Free Trade Port, the museum in a spiraling "auspicious cloud" design boasts a total construction area of approximately 46,500 square meters. It highlights Hainan's advantages in innovation, showcases local technological achievements, and reflects the integration of ecology and technology. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Liyun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Bright Streak Observed Over California as SpaceX Crew-11 Re-enters

A bright streak was observed across the night sky over Southern California early Thursday, January 15 as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts made its fiery re-entry before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The capsule returned NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, ending the Crew-11 mission about a month early due to a non-emergency medical condition affecting one crew member. NASA said the astronaut was stable and brought back to Earth for further evaluation.

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US: Falcon 9 Streaks Across Arizona Sky After Vandenberg Launch

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Friday, January 2, deploying Italy’s dual-use Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation Flight Model 3 (CSG-FM3) satellite into low Earth orbit. The mission, delayed by pad issues, marked SpaceX’s first orbital launch in 16 days and included a successful booster landing.

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Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - Citizens are visiting the "Space Exploration" Hall at the Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum in Shandong Province, China on January 3, 2026.

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025 shows an interior view of a factory of the Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased o

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. (Photo by Du Xinxin/Xinhua)

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. (Photo by Du Xinxin/Xinhua)

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. (Photo by Du Xinxin/Xinhua)

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying three new satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, on Nov. 19, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:01 p.m. (Beijing Time) and sent the Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C into the preset orbits. These satellites will be mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology verification. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying three new satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, on Nov. 19, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:01 p.m. (Beijing Time) and sent the Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C into the preset orbits. These satellites will be mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology verification. (Photo by Sun Haiying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying three new satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, on Nov. 19, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:01 p.m. (Beijing Time) and sent the Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C into the preset orbits. These satellites will be mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology verification. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying three new satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, on Nov. 19, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:01 p.m. (Beijing Time) and sent the Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C into the preset orbits. These satellites will be mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology verification. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying three new satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, on Nov. 19, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:01 p.m. (Beijing Time) and sent the Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C into the preset orbits. These satellites will be mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology verification. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying three new satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, on Nov. 19, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:01 p.m. (Beijing Time) and sent the Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C into the preset orbits. These satellites will be mainly used for space environment exploration and related technology verification. (Photo by Wang Heng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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US: SpaceX Launches 11th Starship Test Flight

SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship test flight on October 13 from its Starbase facility in South Texas, marking the final flight of the current version before a new variant is introduced for future moon and Mars missions.

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US: Crowd Cheers as SpaceX’s Starship Soars on 10th Test Flight

SpaceX’s Starship rocket was launched from Starbase, Texas on Tuesday, August 26, with cheers erupting from spectators on South Padre Island. The massive rocket soared into the sky on its 10th test flight, after a series of explosive failures.

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Xichang Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-4C carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-28B 02 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 17, 2025. The Shiyan-28B 02 satellite was launched at 4:55 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. The satellite will be used mainly for space environment exploration and related technology tests. Photo by Zhang Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xichang Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-4C carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-28B 02 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 17, 2025. The Shiyan-28B 02 satellite was launched at 4:55 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. The satellite will be used mainly for space environment exploration and related technology tests. Photo by Wang Yinjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xichang Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-4C carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-28B 02 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 17, 2025. The Shiyan-28B 02 satellite was launched at 4:55 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully. The satellite will be used mainly for space environment exploration and related technology tests. Photo by Wang Yinjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: United Launch Alliance Launches Vulcan Rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

United Launch Alliance successfully launched its first operational Vulcan rocket from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, August 12, at 8:56 p.m. EDT. The rocket carried two military satellites into space as part of its first flight for the U.S. Space Force. This video shows the dim light as the rocket flew over Ontario, Canada.

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11TH CSITF Held in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 11, 2025 - Visitors visited a silver-white automatic lunar soil fiber fiber-forming equipment suitable for deep space environment at the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF) in Shanghai, China on June 11, 2025.

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11TH CSITF Held in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 11, 2025 - Visitors visited a silver-white automatic lunar soil fiber fiber-forming equipment suitable for deep space environment at the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF) in Shanghai, China on June 11, 2025.

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Spain: Line of Lights from Starlink Launch Seen in South Region

A line of lights observed in the southern sky of Spain on Tuesday, April 15th, was identified as a train of 27 Starlink satellites launched on Monday, April 14. Their passage over Spain was predicted for 22:25h peninsular time.

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Chinese Citizens Scientific Literacy

Visitors view a model of the "Tiangong 2" space laboratory at the Shandong Science and Technology Museum in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Intuitive Machines Nova-C Lander to the Moon

Handout photo dated February 26, 2025 shows A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander (IM-2) launches at 7:16 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative. The IM-2 launch is carrying NASA science, technology demonstrations, and other commercial payloads to Mons Mouton, a lunar plateau to advance our understanding of the Moon and planetary processes, while paving the way for future crewed missions. Photo by Kim Shiflett/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Intuitive Machines Nova-C Lander to the Moon

Handout photo dated February 26, 2025 shows Creating a golden streak in the night sky, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander (IM-2) soars upward after liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 7:16 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, as part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative. The IM-2 launch is carrying NASA science, technology demonstrations, and other commercial payloads to Mons Mouton, a lunar plateau to advance our understanding of the Moon and planetary processes, while paving the way for future crewed missions. Photo by Frank Michaux/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Intuitive Machines Nova-C Lander to the Moon

Handout photo dated February 26, 2025 shows A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander (IM-2) launches at 7:16 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative. The IM-2 launch is carrying NASA science, technology demonstrations, and other commercial payloads to Mons Mouton, a lunar plateau to advance our understanding of the Moon and planetary processes, while paving the way for future crewed missions. Photo by Frank Michaux/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Largest AI Incubator in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2025 - Citizens pass through the AI Black Technology experience space inside the world's largest artificial intelligence incubator, in Shanghai, China, February 24, 2025.

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World Largest AI Incubator in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2025 - Citizens experience smart government services and other innovative application systems in the AI Black Technology experience space of the world's largest artificial intelligence incubator in Shanghai, China, February 24, 2025.

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World Largest AI Incubator in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2025 - Citizens pass through the AI Black Technology experience space inside the world's largest artificial intelligence incubator, in Shanghai, China, February 24, 2025.

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World Largest AI Incubator in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2025 - Smart government service system and other technology innovation application scenarios displayed in the world's largest artificial intelligence incubator space, Shanghai, China, February 24, 2025.

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

This photo taken on February 18, 2025 shows an interior view of a space science and technology museum in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical

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US: SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Illuminating Night Sky 5

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, February 10. About eight minutes after liftoff, the rocket's first stage successfully returned to Earth as planned, landing on its drone ship, Of Course I Still Love You, in the Pacific Ocean.

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US: SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Illuminating Night Sky 4

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, February 10. About eight minutes after liftoff, the rocket's first stage successfully returned to Earth as planned, landing on its drone ship, Of Course I Still Love You, in the Pacific Ocean.

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US: SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Illuminating Night Sky 3

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, February 10. About eight minutes after liftoff, the rocket's first stage successfully returned to Earth as planned, landing on its drone ship, Of Course I Still Love You, in the Pacific Ocean.

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US: SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Illuminating Night Sky 2

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, February 10. About eight minutes after liftoff, the rocket's first stage successfully returned to Earth as planned, landing on its drone ship, Of Course I Still Love You, in the Pacific Ocean.

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US: SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Illuminating Night Sky

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, February 10. About eight minutes after liftoff, the rocket's first stage successfully returned to Earth as planned, landing on its drone ship, Of Course I Still Love You, in the Pacific Ocean.

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US: Falcon 9 Rocket Captured At 39,000 Feet Over North Carolina

On Tuesday, February 4, a Falcon 9 rocket was captured from a business jet flying at 39,000 feet over North Carolina The SpaceX rocket launched two Earth observation satellites for Maxar Intelligence, the Colorado-based provider of geospatial intelligence, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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US: SpaceX Rocket Launches Maxar Satellites, Streaks Across Maryland Sky

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two Earth observation satellites for Maxar Intelligence, the Colorado-based provider of geospatial intelligence, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, February 4. A few minutes after the launch, the rocket was captured streaking across the sky over Maryland.

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SpaceX: Debris From Starship Spotted In Skies Over Caribbean After Test Flight Fails

Debris from SpaceX's Starship rocket was spotted in the skies over the Caribbean on Thursday, January 16, after the test flight ended in failure with the rocket exploding mid-air. This video was shot from the Disney Treasure cruise ship sailing through the Caribbean Sea.

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SpaceX: Starship Test Flight Fails As Rocket Explodes In Mid-Air 2

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday, January 16. The mission ended in failure as the rocket exploded in mid-air. However, the Super Heavy booster made its planned return to the ground after momentarily hovering over the launchpad.

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Space X Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1

Handout photo show The Blue Ghost lander, part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative, lifts off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a journey to the Moon. The Firefly Aerospace lander, carrying 10 NASA science and technology instruments, will help to further understand the Moon and help prepare for future human missions. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Space X Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1

Handout photo show A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission One is on its way to the Moon as part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative. The Blue Ghost lander launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 carrying 10 NASA science and technology instruments to the lunar surface to further understand the Moon and help prepare for future human missions. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Space X Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1

Handout photo show A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission One is on its way to the Moon as part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative. The Blue Ghost lander launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 carrying 10 NASA science and technology instruments to the lunar surface to further understand the Moon and help prepare for future human missions. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM