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The Latest Breaking News from CAS Space

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites narrowly avoid collision with Chinese ones

With Earth's orbit getting crowded, such incidents highlight the need for better satellite management.

Euronews · Dec 16, 2025

Starlink Executive Says China's Satellite Launch Lacked 'Coordination,' Risking Everyone in Space

A Starlink executive condemned China's recent satellite launch, citing a dangerous lack of coordination that caused a 200-metre near-miss with a Starlink unit.

International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2025

SpaceX Warns of Near Starlink Collision With Chinese Satellites — Space Safety Fears

A Chinese spacecraft came within 200 meters of Starlink-6079 (56120), prompting SpaceX to release a statement that there is 'lack of coordination between satellite operators.'

International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2025

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Starlink satellites almost smash into Chinese ones, SpaceX says

Even a small collision in space could be potentially disastrous, experts have warned

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.

Space · Dec 13, 2025

A new rocket, sea launches and more: Chinese company CAS Space is thinking big

CAS Space is preparing to launch its first liquid propellant rocket, the Kinetica 2, carrying a prototype cargo spacecraft — the latest sign of China's accelerating commercial launch sector.

Space · Oct 9, 2025

Chinese private rocket launches 1st satellite for international customer

CAS Space successfully launched 15 satellites into Earth orbit, including one for its first foreign client, the Sultanate of Oman.

Space · Nov 12, 2024

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China's CAS Space launches 5 satellites with its 4th rocket (video)

Commercial Chinese rocket maker CAS Space completed its fourth solid rocket launch on Tuesday (Sept. 24), sending five satellites to orbit.

Space · Sep 27, 2024

Chinese company CAS Space takes steps toward 1st launch of reusable rocket

The Chinese commercial space firm CAS Space is making serious progress on a new reusable rocket called Kinetica-2, and is targeting a debut in 2025.

Space · Aug 13, 2024

Chinese company launches 5 remote-sensing satellites to orbit (video)

China's commercial space activities continue to grow, with a solid rocket putting five privately built satellites into orbit on Jan. 22.

Space · Jan 25, 2024

Chinese company targets 2025 for 1st launch of powerful new rocket

The Chinese launch company CAS Space has set August 2025 as the target for the first launch of its Kinetic-2 liquid propellant rocket.

Space · Jan 18, 2024

China aims to boost low-cost space science with 'Innovation X' rideshare program

The "Innovation X Scientific Flight" program is China's low-cost space science and new technology experiments initiative.

Space · Aug 9, 2023

Chinese launch company tests vertical rocket landings with jet-powered prototype (video)

A Chinese launch company has stepped up its quest to develop reusable rockets with sea platform landing tests using a small demonstrator.

Space · Apr 11, 2023

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