New crew docks at China’s first permanent space station
3 years, 2 months ago

New crew docks at China’s first permanent space station

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese astronauts began Saturday their six-month mission on China’s first permanent space station, after successfully docking aboard their spacecraft. The new crew includes Wang Yaping, 41, who is the first Chinese woman to board the Tiangong space station, and is expected to become China’s first female spacewalker. The three astronauts entered the station’s core module at about 10 a.m., the China Manned Space Agency said. China was excluded from the International Space Station largely due to U.S. objections over the Chinese program’s secretive nature and close military ties, prompting it to launch two experimental modules before starting on the permanent station.

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Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk
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1 week, 1 day ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside China's orbiting space station. This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside and inside the airlock cabin of China's orbiting …

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk
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1 week, 1 day ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside China's orbiting space station. This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside and inside the airlock cabin of China's orbiting …

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk
1 week, 1 day ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside China's orbiting space station. This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside and inside the airlock cabin of China's orbiting …

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk
1 week, 1 day ago

Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside China's orbiting space station. This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec 17, 2024 shows Shenzhou XIX astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong working outside and inside the airlock cabin of China's orbiting …

Nation's space journey continues apace
1 week, 5 days ago

Nation's space journey continues apace

China Daily  

China's Tiangong space station photographed from above by Shenzhou XVI crew members last year. CHINA DAILY Orbital outpost In a low-Earth orbit about 400 km above the ground, China's Tiangong space station has been traveling around the mother planet for about three years and seven months. The origin of China's aspirations to operate its own space station can be traced …

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong
1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong

China Daily  

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Sunday night, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Tianzhou 7 detached from the Tiangong space station on Nov 10 and then started a weeklong solo flight before beginning the process of atmospheric reentry. As the 15th spaceship to dock with Tiangong, Tianzhou 8 is …

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong

China Daily  

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Sunday night, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Tianzhou 7 detached from the Tiangong space station on Nov 10 and then started a weeklong solo flight before beginning the process of atmospheric reentry. As the 15th spaceship to dock with Tiangong, Tianzhou 8 is …

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft leaves; successor docks at Tiangong

China Daily  

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Sunday night, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Tianzhou 7 detached from the Tiangong space station on Nov 10 and then started a weeklong solo flight before beginning the process of atmospheric reentry. As the 15th spaceship to dock with Tiangong, Tianzhou 8 is …

Shenzhou XIX crew receive delivery from Earth
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1 month, 1 week ago

Shenzhou XIX crew receive delivery from Earth

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou XIX crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station received a shipment of supplies from Earth on Saturday. BEIJING -- China's Shenzhou XIX crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station received a shipment of supplies from Earth on Saturday, after the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the space station. The scientific supplies aboard will support 36 experiments …

Shenzhou XIX crew receive delivery from Earth
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1 month, 1 week ago

Shenzhou XIX crew receive delivery from Earth

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou XIX crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station received a shipment of supplies from Earth on Saturday. BEIJING -- China's Shenzhou XIX crew aboard the orbiting Tiangong space station received a shipment of supplies from Earth on Saturday, after the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the space station. The scientific supplies aboard will support 36 experiments …

Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station
1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station

China Daily  

The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province. The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province, becoming the last spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year. With the cargo vessel on top of it, a Long March 7 carrier rocket lifted off at 11:13 pm local …

Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station
1 month, 1 week ago

Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station

China Daily  

The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province. The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province, becoming the last spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year. With the cargo vessel on top of it, a Long March 7 carrier rocket lifted off at 11:13 pm local …

Shenzhou XVIII crew return with space project samples
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shenzhou XVIII crew return with space project samples

China Daily  

By ZHAO LEI | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-05 07:02 Ground recovery personnel conduct a preliminary health examination of the astronauts on Monday at the Dongfeng Landing Site. The experimental samples brought to Earth by the Shenzhou XVIII crew have also been transported to Beijing and will be delivered to scientists after initial examination, said the Chinese Academy of Sciences. …

Shenzhou XIX Crew Welcomes New Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX Crew Welcomes New Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XIX crew successfully docked with the Tiangong space station, marking the completion of their long-haul journey from Earth. The crew members were greeted by their Shenzhou XVIII peers, who are scheduled to return to Earth early next week. Following the docking process, the Shenzhou XIX crew spent nearly two hours on preparatory work before entering the space station. …

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'

China Daily  

The crew of Shenzhou XVIII and Shenzhou XIX pose for a photo on Wednesday inside the Tiangong space station. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY The three crew members of Shenzhou XIX entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday afternoon, as the spaceship successfully completed docking maneuvers after a long-haul flight. Mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, Lieutenant Colonel Song Lingdong and …

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'

China Daily  

The crew of Shenzhou XVIII and Shenzhou XIX pose for a photo on Wednesday inside the Tiangong space station. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY The three crew members of Shenzhou XIX entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday afternoon, as the spaceship successfully completed docking maneuvers after a long-haul flight. Mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, Lieutenant Colonel Song Lingdong and …

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'

China Daily  

A Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XIX spaceship lifts off on Wednesday morning from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China. CHEN KUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Cai responded by saying it feels great to see "there are people waiting here for us", and that he always wished to return to the space station. The meeting of the two groups …

China launches youngest crew to its space station as it expands exploration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China launches youngest crew to its space station as it expands exploration

The Independent  

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China's First Female Spaceflight Engineer Prepares for Historic Mission
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's First Female Spaceflight Engineer Prepares for Historic Mission

China Daily  

A female astronaut, Wang Haoze, prepares for her maiden spaceflight. She studied energy and power engineering before receiving a bachelor's degree and continued her education in a three-year postgraduate program in thermal engineering. Wang was selected for the third generation of astronauts and will carry out the Shenzhou XIX mission, China's first female spaceflight. She expressed her gratitude to her …

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Spend Four Days on Space Station, Prepare for Return to Earth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Spend Four Days on Space Station, Prepare for Return to Earth

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XIX mission crew successfully launched into the space station on Wednesday morning. The crew will spend about four days together before taking over the space station from the Shenzhou XVIII mission crew. The mission will involve various tasks such as scientific experiments, spacewalks, and the installation of space debris shield equipment.

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou XIX crew members are set to begin half a year of living aboard the Tiangong space station. The three astronauts will be onboard the Shenzhou XIX spaceship, which will be the eighth group of astronauts to inhabit the space station. They will perform a variety of tasks, including scientific experiments, spacewalks, and the installation of space debris shield …

China's Space Station Crew Successfully Launched, Marking a Significant Milestone in Exploration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Space Station Crew Successfully Launched, Marking a Significant Milestone in Exploration

New Indian Express  

China successfully launches new crew to its space station, marking a significant step in its space exploration endeavors. The mission, named Shenzhou-19, saw the launch of a three-person crew atop a Long March-2F rocket, marking China's return to the forefront of space exploration. The crew will replace the previous astronauts and stay until April or May of next year, further …

Next Generation of Astronauts Set Sail on Shenzhou XIX Mission
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Next Generation of Astronauts Set Sail on Shenzhou XIX Mission

China Daily  

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze will carry out the Shenzhou XIX mission, marking a significant step in gender equality and science research in the field of astronautics. The team's commander, Cai Xuzhe, is an experienced astronaut who will provide stability and experience for the mission. The crew will also receive the Tianzhou 8 cargo ship and …

Shenzhou XIX Astronauts Prepare for Record-Breaking Mission
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX Astronauts Prepare for Record-Breaking Mission

China Daily  

Shenzhou XIX astronaut Cai Xuzhe is gearing up for his record-breaking mission. He will be the country's second astronaut to spend more than 6 months in space, following in the footsteps of his fellow Shenzhou XIV astronaut Chen Dong. Cai has been training hard for the past 9 years and is highly motivated to complete the mission and return to …

Talent transfer to next gen aboard Shenzhou XIX
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Talent transfer to next gen aboard Shenzhou XIX

China Daily  

This photo shows Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze who will carry out the Shenzhou XIX spaceflight mission. The Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XIX spaceship set off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert at 4:27 am on Wednesday, carrying with it three astronauts to China's Tiangong space station 400 …

China's latest crewed space mission the next step in its plan to build a base on the far side of the Moon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's latest crewed space mission the next step in its plan to build a base on the far side of the Moon

ABC  

China has launched a new crew to its orbiting space station and has set a target of putting an astronaut on the Moon by 2030. "Actively avoiding engagement with China during the ongoing space developments is perhaps not a wise decision currently, and those countries may be shooting themselves in the foot," he said. Lin Xigiang, deputy director of the …

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration

NPR  

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP/AP JIUQUAN, China — China declared a “complete success” after it launched a new three-person crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space with missions to the moon and beyond. The …

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XIX Crew to Begin Half-Year Stay on Tiangong Space Station

China Daily  

China's Shenzhou XIX crew members are set to begin half a year of living aboard the Tiangong space station. The three astronauts will be onboard the Shenzhou XIX spaceship, which will be the eighth group of astronauts to inhabit the Tiangong space station. They will perform a variety of tasks, including scientific experiments and technological demonstrations, conducting spacewalks to install …

Three-person crew to blast off for China's Tiangong space station
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Three-person crew to blast off for China's Tiangong space station

Raw Story  

China's only woman spaceflight engineer will be among a crew of three astronauts blasting off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station in the early hours of Wednesday. The crew currently aboard the Tiangong space station is scheduled to return to Earth on November 4 after completing handover procedures with the incoming astronauts, Lin said. Crewed by teams …

China all set to launch new crew to its orbiting space station
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China all set to launch new crew to its orbiting space station

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China said all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its …

China Set to Launch 3 Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station on Wednesday
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Set to Launch 3 Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station on Wednesday

India Today  

China is preparing to launch its 14th crewed space mission on Wednesday, marking another milestone in its ambitious space program. The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, where they will conduct numerous scientific experiments during their six-month stay.

Chinese Astronaut Extends Stay in Space for a Year, Setting Stage for Shenzhou-19 Mission
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Astronaut Extends Stay in Space for a Year, Setting Stage for Shenzhou-19 Mission

India Today  

Chinese astronaut Ye Guangfu has completed a year in space, marking a significant milestone for China's space program. His extended stay has provided valuable data on the physiological and psychological effects of extended space habitation, informing future missions and potential deep space exploration. The China Manned Space Agency has praised Ye's dedication and resilience, highlighting his remarkable achievement.

China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time

China Daily  

This photo shows the exterior design of China's moon-landing spacesuit during the third Spacesuit Technology Forum in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Sept 28, 2024. China's first and second generations of Feitian extravehicular spacesuits have supported 17 astronauts in completing 17 extravehicular activities, ensuring the construction and efficient operation of the country's space station, according to Liu Dongyue from the center. …

China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China unveils moon-landing spacesuit for the first time

China Daily  

This photo shows the exterior design of China's moon-landing spacesuit during the third Spacesuit Technology Forum in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Sept 28, 2024. China's first and second generations of Feitian extravehicular spacesuits have supported 17 astronauts in completing 17 extravehicular activities, ensuring the construction and efficient operation of the country's space station, according to Liu Dongyue from the center. …

Space station astronauts conduct emergency drill
5 months ago

Space station astronauts conduct emergency drill

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XVIII astronauts on board China's orbiting Tiangong space station completed a host of assignments in recent days, including an emergency response exercise, according to China Central Television. The State broadcaster reported on Sunday that after the crew's second spacewalk on July 3, mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu and crew members Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu and Lieutenant Colonel …

Chinese astronauts set new record, complete 16 spacewalks aboard Tiangong
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese astronauts set new record, complete 16 spacewalks aboard Tiangong

India Today  

Chinese taikonauts aboard Tiangong, the Chinese Space Station have successfully completed their second spacewalk as part of the Shenzhou-18 mission, adding a new record in Beijing's ambitious space program. The Shenzhou-18 astronauts successfully completed their second spacewalk mission, installing space debris protection devices with the help of ground researchers and the space station's robotic arm. This achievement builds upon the …

Shenzhou XVIII crew conducts 1st spacewalk
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XVIII crew conducts 1st spacewalk

China Daily  

Shenzhou XVIII mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu carries out tasks outside the Tiangong space station on Tuesday in this photo of a screen at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY The Shenzhou XVIII astronauts conducted their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, completing several assignments, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Mission …

Shenzhou XVIII crew conducts first spacewalk
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhou XVIII crew conducts first spacewalk

China Daily  

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on May 28, 2024 shows Shenzhou-18 astronaut Li Guangsu preparing for extravehicular activities. The Shenzhou XVIII crew conducted their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, completing several assignments, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in a news release that mission commander Senior Colonel Ye …

Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space

The Independent  

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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A Chinese spacecraft returned to Earth on Tuesday with three astronauts who completed a six-month mission aboard the country’s orbiting space station. China built its own space station after being excluded from the International Space Station, largely because of U.S. concerns over the Chinese military’s total control of the space program amid a sharpening competition in technology between …

Chinese astronauts leave space station for Earth
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese astronauts leave space station for Earth

China Daily  

The Shenzhou XVII mission crew will soon return to Earth after a six-month mission, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Shenzhou XVII spacecraft, carrying the three outgoing astronauts — mission commander Senior Colonel Tang Hongbo, Lieutenant Colonel Tang Shengjie and Lieutenant Colonel Jiang Xinlin — left the Tiangong space station at 8:43 am Tuesday and has been on …

China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

Associated Press  

JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China — China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. The spacecraft’s three-member crew will relieve the Shenzhou-17 team, which has been staffing China’s Tiangong space station since last October. Lin also said China was working …

China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission
8 months ago

China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission

NPR  

China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission Enlarge this image toggle caption Andy Wong/AP Andy Wong/AP JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China – China launched three astronauts into space on Thursday night, bound for the country's homemade space station where they will live and work for half a year. Sponsor Message China's space program has …

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
8 months ago

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

The Independent  

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China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
8 months ago

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

Associated Press  

JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China — China’s space agency is making final preparations to send a new crew to its space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030. The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station …

China to launch three astronauts to space station, conduct 90 experiments
8 months ago

China to launch three astronauts to space station, conduct 90 experiments

India Today  

The China Manned Space Agency is all set to launch three astronauts to the Tiangong space station on Thursday. The upcoming mission involving the Shenzhou-18 crew and Tianzhou-8 cargo ship marks another significant step in China's space exploration endeavours. Led by Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, the Shenzhou-18 crew will undertake a myriad of tasks …

China to launch Shenzhou XVIII crewed spaceship on April 25
8 months ago

China to launch Shenzhou XVIII crewed spaceship on April 25

China Daily  

This undated photo shows Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu who will carry out the Shenzhou XVIII spaceflight mission. The Shenzhou XVIII spacecraft carrying three astronauts atop a Long March 2F carrier rocket will be launched at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 8:59 pm on Thursday, spokesman of the mission announced on Wednesday. And it will be …

Shenzhou XVI crew members given honors
8 months ago

Shenzhou XVI crew members given honors

China Daily  

The crew of Shenzhou XVI — Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao — make their first official public appearance at Beijing Aerospace City on Friday since they returned from space 80 days ago. Shenzhou XVI crew members Major General Jing Haipeng, Colonel Zhu Yangzhu and Professor Gui Haichao have received awards from the Communist Party of China Central Committee, …

Three astronauts return to Earth after six-month stay on China's space station
1 year, 1 month ago

Three astronauts return to Earth after six-month stay on China's space station

Firstpost  

Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao emerged in good health from the return capsule near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the edge of the Gobi Desert, the official Xinhua News Agency said Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Tuesday morning after six months aboard China’s orbiting space station. Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao emerged in …

China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030
1 year, 1 month ago

China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030

Associated Press  

JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China — China launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station on Thursday as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon before 2030. The Shenzhou 17 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China atop a Long March 2-F rocket at 11:14 a.m. …

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