AZSpace DEAR-21 Completes Tests for 2027

Beijing-based AZSpace confirms its DEAR-21 cargo spacecraft finished mechanical testing on October 20, with a maiden flight now scheduled for the first half of 2027. This medium-capacity vehicle carries up to 2,000 kilograms and represents a significant upgrade from the company's previous 300-kilogram B300 series, marking a critical step toward building a commercial space station.