China successfully launched three astronauts into space on Thursday, bringing the country one step closer to completing its new space station.
China launches first crew to new Tianhe space station
Three Chinese astronauts blasted off and rocketed into orbit Thursday, setting off after the recently-launched core module of China’s new space station for a planned three-month stay. The Shenzhou-12 …
‘Divine Vessel’ rocket launches China’s first human spaceflight since 2016
We have invested so much energy,” said Rong Yi, the rocket’s chief designer. “But I am thrilled to see it fulfill its duty within 10 minutes.” …
China Launches Its First Crewed Space Mission in Five Years
Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they’re expected …
China launches crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-12 in historic mission
China launched a spacecraft on Thursday carrying three astronauts to part of a space station still under construction for the longest stay in low Earth orbit by any Chinese national.
China Launches Manned Space Mission For First Time in Five Years
The three-person crew is headed to China’s own space station, the Tianhe—or Heavenly Harmony—for three months.
EXPLAINER: The significance of China’s new space station
Adding a crew to China’s new orbiting space station is another major advance for the burgeoning space power. Here’s a look at key developments: WHAT’S THE MISSION’S PURPOSE? The three-member crew is …
Shenzhou-12: China launches three astronauts into orbit
China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country’s new space station. This was the moment as the Shenzhou-12 capsule successfully took off atop its Long March 2F …
China launching crew to its own space station…
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