China Sends Shenzhou-22 To Orbit - Jiuquan

China Sends Shenzhou-22 To Orbit - Jiuquan

A Long March-2F Y22 rocket carrying the Shenzhou-22 spaceship blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, November 25, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-22 spaceship from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12:11 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Tuesday, successfully accomplishing the first emergency launch mission in the country's manned space program. About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The China Manned Space Agency declared the launch mission a complete success. (Photo by Ge Lixin/Xinhua /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Sends Shenzhou-22 To Orbit - Jiuquan

China Sends Shenzhou-22 To Orbit - Jiuquan

A Long March-2F Y22 rocket carrying the Shenzhou-22 spaceship blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, November 25, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-22 spaceship from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12:11 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Tuesday, successfully accomplishing the first emergency launch mission in the country's manned space program. About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The China Manned Space Agency declared the launch mission a complete success. (Photo by Bai Long/Xinhua /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. (Xinhua/Ma Jinrui)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

This combo photo shows the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasting off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Li Minggang)

HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneur Summit Exhibition in Beijing

HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneur Summit Exhibition in Beijing

Foreign visitors visit the "Long March 2F" rocket model at the HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneur Summit Exhibition Hall in Beijing, China on October 18, 2025.

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

Shenzhou-20 Launch - China

The Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 24, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket preparing to be transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket at the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket preparing to be transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, October 30, 2024. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, October 30, 2024. The launch of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). China on Wednesday launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, October 30, 2024. The launch of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). China on Wednesday launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, October 30, 2024. The launch of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). China on Wednesday launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, October 30, 2024. The launch of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). China on Wednesday launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, October 30, 2024. The launch of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). China on Wednesday launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, October 30, 2024. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Science and Technology Week

National Science and Technology Week

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - Primary school students learn about the Long March 2F carrier rocket at the Space Science Science Center of the Comprehensive Practice Base for primary and middle school students in Huangbohai New Area of Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 25, 2024.

Aerospace Popularity in China

Aerospace Popularity in China

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 4, 2024 - Visitors watch a demonstration of a Long March 2F rocket launch simulation at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing, China, May 4, 2024.

Aerospace Popularity in China

Aerospace Popularity in China

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 4, 2024 - Visitors watch a demonstration of a Long March 2F rocket launch simulation at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing, China, May 4, 2024.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240426) -- BEIJING, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, is launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 25, 2024. China on Thursday launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship to send three taikonauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station for a six-month mission. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

China's Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship docks with space station combination

STORY: China's Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship docks with space station combination SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. China's Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship docks with space station combination STORYLINE: China's Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship successfully docked with the space station combination early on Friday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The spaceship made a fast, automated rendezvous and docking with the radial port of the space station's core module Tianhe at 3:32 a.m. (Beijing Time). The whole process took approximately 6.5 hours, said the CMSA. The taikonaut trio aboard the spaceship will then enter the Tianhe module and the Shenzhou-17 crew have got ready for their arrival. The two crews with an average age of less than 40 years old are about to meet in the Tiangong space station. The spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Cente