New-gen space tracking ship Yuanwang-7 begins monitor mission
New-generation spacecraft tracking ship Yuanwang-7 started its maritime monitoring and communication mission for Tianzhou-1, China's first cargo spacecraft, on Monday morning. Yuanwang-7 is sailing into the Pacific Ocean for its first independent voyage. During its maiden voyage in July 2016, the ship was accompanied by Yuanwang-6. Read more
Yuanwang fleet to carry out 19 space tracking tasks in 2017
Yuanwang space tracking ships, which follows the progress of satellites and other space-bound craft, will carry out 19 maritime space monitoring missions in 2017, according to the maritime satellite measurement and control authority on Wednesday. Read more
Yuanwang 7 space tracking ship will track October spaceflight
When the Shenzhou XI manned spacecraft starts its journey next month to meet the Tiangong II space lab, it will be tracked by China's latest space monitor and communications system aboard a new tracking ship. Read more