China is gearing up for an intensive space mission schedule in 2026, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Key activities will include the Tianwen-2 probe's close observation of its target asteroid and progress in the nation's first asteroid sample-return mission. The CNSA also plans crewed missions such as Shenzhou-23 and flight verification tests for multiple reusable rockets, while fostering growth in the commercial space sector. These ambitious plans follow a strong performance in 2025, which saw 92 space launch missions, a 35 percent increase from 2024. Preparations for a crewed lunar program are also advancing, alongside the expanded application of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and accelerated development of China's satellite internet.