China Launches Crewed Space Mission, Astronaut to Spend Record Year in Orbit
China successfully launched a new crewed space mission, sending three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut is slated to spend a record-breaking full year in orbit as part of Beijing's ambitious lunar exploration plans.
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China launches three-crew space flight as part of lunar ambitions
Mission will put first astronaut in orbit for a year, a key step in Beijing’s plan to put people on the moon by 2030 China has launched its Shenzhou-23 mission in which an astronaut will spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing’s ambition to send humans to the moon by 2030. The Long March 2-F rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan launch centre in north-western China on Sunday, carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. Continue reading...
By Agence France-Presse in Beijing
Read full article →‘We are very proud,’ John Lee tells first Hong Kong astronaut ahead of space flight
Hong Kong’s leader has sent his blessings to the first local astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, in a video call ahead of the launch of the Shenzhou-23 space flight on Sunday, calling her participation in the mission a reflection of the country’s trust and support for the city. Payload specialist Lai, in response, recalled her packed, tough training in Beijing, which had “finally come to an end”, while expressing confidence that she would complete her space mission. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on...
By Edith Lin
Read full article →Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in orbit as Beijing ramps up Moon race
China is launching a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday, where one astronaut will remain in orbit for a full year to prepare for future flights to the Moon. Beijing has said it aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030, having poured billions into its space programme over the past three decades.
By FRANCE 24
Read full article →China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
Read full article →China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing - The Straits Times
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing The Straits Times
Read full article →China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
The Shenzhou-23 vessel is scheduled to launch using the Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, with three Chinese astronauts on board.
Read full article →New space mission to launch with HK astronaut aboard - The Star | Malaysia
New space mission to launch with HK astronaut aboard The Star | Malaysia
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