Steve Durst, US Space Advocate Who Built Bridges With China, Dies at 82

Steve Durst, an American space entrepreneur known for fostering rare channels of engagement between the United States and China’s space communities, has died at the age of 82. Over several decades, Durst pursued scientific cooperation at a time when official bilateral space ties

China Introduces World’s First Lunar Timekeeping Software as Moon Missions Accelerate

China has unveiled the world’s first dedicated timekeeping software designed specifically for use on the moon, marking a significant step forward in lunar exploration and space navigation. The system, developed by Chinese researchers, aims to solve a long standing challenge in deep space

China’s Space Ambitions Accelerate in 2025 With Manned Missions and Deep Space Goals

China’s space program has continued to gain momentum in 2025, marking another year of steady progress in manned spaceflight, operational resilience, and long term exploration plans that extend beyond Earth orbit toward the Moon and deep space. Over the past year, China’s manned