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Artist's impression of Yaogan-47 satellite with a large lens in low Earth orbit.

Hubble-Scale Lens on a Diet: China's Yaogan-47 Satellite Breakthrough

China's Yaogan-47 satellite reportedly features a two-meter optical aperture similar to Hubble, despite being significantly lighter, signaling a shift in orbital technology.

Jan 16, 2026

Experimental battery cells in the Tiangong space station lab

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China Tiangong Space Station Battery Research: Unlocking Energy Limits in Orbit

Professor Zhang Hongzhang leads innovative battery research on China's Tiangong space station to improve lithium-ion performance in microgravity.

Jan 9, 2026