China advances plans for dual solar system boundary missions

Published on January 16, 2026
Bow shock around very young star LL Ori. The Chinese heliosphere probes would study such regions.

China has published coordinated papers outlining dual missions to the solar system’s edge, suggesting the long-studied project is nearing formal approval.

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