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Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space
China built its own space station after being excluded from the International Space Station, largely because of US concerns over the Chinese military's total control of the space programme amid a sharpening competition in technology between the two geopolitical rivals. This year, the Chinese station is slated for two cargo spacecraft missions and two manned spaceflight missions.
China launches 3-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station
China's Shenzhou-18 mission takes off from a launch centre in Jiuquan, in the northern Gansu province, carrying three astronauts to the country's Tiangong space station. The three are set to replace the space station's current crew and will remain in orbit around the Earth for six months....
China launches three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station for six-month stay
The spacecraft Shenzhou-18, or "Divine Vessel", and its three passengers lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 8:58 p.m. (1258 GMT), according to state media. Leading the six-month mission was 43-year-old Ye Guangfu, who last went to Tiangong, or "Heavenly Palace" in Chinese, in October 2021 in China's second crewed mission to the station.
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
China's space agency preps Shenzhou-18 crew for low-Earth orbit mission on Thursday with plans to reach the moon by 2030. Crew will conduct scientific tests, install equipment, and promote science education.
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 'successful' mission
Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao touched down at China's Dongfeng landing site at 8:11 am (0011 GMT), according to state broadcaster CCTV.
Shenzhou-16 crew returns to Earth after Shenzhou-17 successfully reaches Chinese Space Station
The Shenzhou-16 crew from China safely returned to Earth on Tuesday, October 31, following a successful five-month mission in the Tiangong space station, as reported by China's state broadcaster, CCTV.Shenzhou-16 crew returns to Earth after Shenzhou-17 suc...
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From Space to Plate: Chinese astronauts grow fresh tomatoes, onions, lettuce in space
They were able to reap four batches of lettuce, marking a successful initial operation. Building on this success, the astronauts proceeded with their second operation in August, focusing on cherry tomatoes and green onions. The Shenzhou-16 mission, which is China's fifth manned mission to its space station since 2021, is a crucial component of the country's ambitious space program.
China to send youngest-ever crew to space station
China will send its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station this week, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing pursues plans for a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. Beijing also aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030 and plans to build a base on the lunar surface.
China's youngest-ever crew of astronauts heads to space station
The spacecraft Shenzhou-17, or "Divine Vessel", and its three passengers lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China.
China may launch next-generation crewed spacecraft as early as 2027
China's next-generation crewed spacecraft, which can transport up to seven astronauts, may fly for the first time between 2027 and 2028. Recent tests on the return capsule of the next-generation spacecraft have been "very successful", with their first flights estimated to take place between 2027 and 2028, said Yang Liwei, currently deputy chief designer of China's manned spaceflight project.
3 Chinese astronauts return home safely after a six-month stint in space station
China's Shenzhou-15 spacecraft carrying three astronauts landed back on Earth after completing their six-month mission to build the country's space station. The astronauts were replaced by three other astronauts, including China's first civilian, who is set to stay in the station for five months. China is now the only country that will own a space station as the International Space Station is set to be decommissioned by 2030.
China to send astronauts to Moon by 2030 as space race intensifies
China on Monday announced plans to send a manned mission to the moon by 2030 for lunar scientific exploration, amid its deepening space race with the West. The announcement was made by Lin Xiqiang, Deputy Director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), as China is preparing to send a third set of astronauts to its space station on Tuesday.
China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station: State media
The spacecraft, Shenzhou-16, or "Divine Vessel", and its three passengers lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert in northwest China at 9.31 a.m. (0131 GMT).
China will launch Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station on May 30
The spacecraft Shenzhou-16 will lift off atop a Long March 2F rocket at 9:31 a.m (0131 GMT).
China builds country's first space station from 2020 to 2022. Here's how
In the month of May 2020, the first maiden flight by China's Long March-5B carrier rocket was completed, and then, the rocket launched the Tianhe core module of the China Space Station (CSS) in the year April 2021.
3 Chinese astronauts return safely after completing six months mission at China's space station
They were replaced by another three astronauts flown to the under-construction space station by the Shenzhou-15 spaceship on November 29.
China lifts off 3 astronauts to its space station as it marks presence in space
We witnessed three astronauts lift off toward China's space station, which marks the country's presence in space. The space station is almost complete, and this lift-off is a significant achievement for the Chinese. The Chinese have explored the far side of Mars and the Moon.
China launches mission to complete space station assembly
The Shenzhou 14 crew will spend six months on the Tiangong station, during which they will oversee the addition of two laboratory modules to join the main Tianhe living space that was launched in April 2021.
China announces crew for Shenzhou-14 manned space mission
The Shenzhou-14 spacecraft carrying astronauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe will dock with the Tiangong space station currently under construction, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Saturday. The Shenzhou-14 spaceship will be launched with a Long March-2F carrier rocket on Sunday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China.
Chinese astronauts conduct first manual rendezvous and docking experiment at space station
This is the second manned mission for China's space station. Earlier, three other astronauts - Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo - returned to earth on September 17 after a successful three-month stay in the space station module during which they carried out several tasks to build it.
Work comes to a standstill at world’s most important ports
Ningbo is one of the world’s top container gateways and a crucial part of the global supply chains that connects factories in East China to consumers of automobiles, machines, electronics and toys in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere.
China set to send 3 astronauts on longest crewed mission yet
China is preparing for its longest-ever crewed space mission, the country will send 3 astronauts to live on its space station for 6 months. The Shenzhou-13 spaceship is expected to be launched into space on a Long March-2F rocket early Saturday morning.
China establishes highest military award
A list of 17 candidates nominated by the PLA, the armed police force and public security force have been made public to receive comments both from the military and the general public.
China to launch its manned mission tomorrow
The mission will be carried out with a Long March-2F carrier rocket, Wu Ping, Deputy Director of China's manned space engineering office said.
Pakistan amongst invitees to watch China's manned space flight launch
Shenzhou 11 capsule will be propelled by a Long March 2F rocket similar to the one which put the experimental space lab Tiangong-2 into orbit last night without a hitch.
China to launch record number of space flights this year
The company said in a statement on its website, "This year will see more than 20 space launches, the most missions in a single year."
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