China Launches Astronaut on Record Year-Long Space Mission
China launched an astronaut on a record year-long mission to its space station, marking a significant step in its ambitious space program. This mission is part of China's broader goal to achieve a crewed moon landing by 2030.
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‘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...
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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.
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