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space2 years ago•1 min saved

China Prepares for Launch of Next Cargo Spacecraft and Expands Tiangong Space Station

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft has arrived at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in preparation for a launch in early 2024. The spacecraft will deliver supplies, propellant, extravehicular activity suits, spare parts, and payloads to the astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station. Tianzhou 7 is one of two cargo missions planned for 2024, with each freighter docking at Tiangong's rear port. China aims to keep the permanently crewed Tiangong space station operational for at least a decade and plans to expand it with new modules.

via Space.com|

#cargo-spacecraft #china #long-march-7-rocket

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Philippines Successfully Resupplies South China Sea Outpost Despite Chinese Opposition

The Philippines successfully delivered supplies to marines stationed on the dilapidated military outpost BRP Sierra Madre in the contested South China Sea, despite attempts by Chinese vessels to block the mission. China's maritime militia, an unofficial force used to push territorial claims, was involved in the harassment. The Philippines intentionally grounded the ship in 1999 to enforce its claim to the area. The South China Sea is a source of tension between Manila and Beijing, with multiple countries laying claim to various islands and atolls. The Philippines' territorial claims are backed by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, but China has ignored the ruling.

via CNN|

#china #international-relations #maritime-dispute