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Chinese manned space mission

JIUQUAN, China, Nov. 1 Kyodo - A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months. (Kyodo)

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Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

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Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

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Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

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Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

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Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

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Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

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Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

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Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 2

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 3

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

This simulated image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 16, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 docking with the orbiting Tiangong space station. The cargo craft Tianzhou-8 has successfully docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Saturday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. At 2:32 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-8 docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of Tiangong space station, after completing its status setting, according to the agency. The Shenzhou-19 taikonauts onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as per schedule. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

This simulated image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 16, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 as it completes docking with the orbiting Tiangong space station. The cargo craft Tianzhou-8 has successfully docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Saturday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. At 2:32 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-8 docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of Tiangong space station, after completing its status setting, according to the agency. The Shenzhou-19 taikonauts onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as per schedule. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

This simulated image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 16, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 docking with the orbiting Tiangong space station. The cargo craft Tianzhou-8 has successfully docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Saturday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. At 2:32 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-8 docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of Tiangong space station, after completing its status setting, according to the agency. The Shenzhou-19 taikonauts onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as per schedule. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

This image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 16, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 completing its docking with the orbiting Tiangong space station. The cargo craft Tianzhou-8 has successfully docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Saturday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. At 2:32 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-8 docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of Tiangong space station, after completing its status setting, according to the agency. The Shenzhou-19 taikonauts onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as per schedule. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

A Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 15, 2024. China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-8 on Friday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-8, blasted off at 11:13 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, the agency said. After about 10 minutes, Tianzhou-8 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. Its solar panels soon unfolded. The agency declared the launch a complete success. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

A Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 15, 2024. China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-8 on Friday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-8, blasted off at 11:13 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, the agency said. After about 10 minutes, Tianzhou-8 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. Its solar panels soon unfolded. The agency declared the launch a complete success. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

A Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 15, 2024. China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-8 on Friday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-8, blasted off at 11:13 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, the agency said. After about 10 minutes, Tianzhou-8 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. Its solar panels soon unfolded. The agency declared the launch a complete success. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

This image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 16, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 approaching the orbiting Tiangong space station. The cargo craft Tianzhou-8 has successfully docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Saturday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. At 2:32 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-8 docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of Tiangong space station, after completing its status setting, according to the agency. The Shenzhou-19 taikonauts onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as per schedule. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

A Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 15, 2024. China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-8 on Friday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-8, blasted off at 11:13 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, the agency said. After about 10 minutes, Tianzhou-8 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. Its solar panels soon unfolded. The agency declared the launch a complete success. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

A Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 15, 2024. China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-8 on Friday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-8, blasted off at 11:13 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, the agency said. After about 10 minutes, Tianzhou-8 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. Its solar panels soon unfolded. The agency declared the launch a complete success. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

This image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 16, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 approaching the orbiting Tiangong space station. The cargo craft Tianzhou-8 has successfully docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Saturday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. At 2:32 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-8 docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of Tiangong space station, after completing its status setting, according to the agency. The Shenzhou-19 taikonauts onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as per schedule. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

A Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 15, 2024. China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-8 on Friday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-8, blasted off at 11:13 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, the agency said. After about 10 minutes, Tianzhou-8 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. Its solar panels soon unfolded. The agency declared the launch a complete success. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-8

This image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 16, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-8 approaching the orbiting Tiangong space station. The cargo craft Tianzhou-8 has successfully docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Saturday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. At 2:32 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-8 docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of Tiangong space station, after completing its status setting, according to the agency. The Shenzhou-19 taikonauts onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as per schedule. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

This image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Oct. 30, 2024 shows the crew of Shenzhou-18 and Shenzhou-19 manned spaceships talking with each other. The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-18 crew opened the hatch at 12:51 p.m. (Beijing Time) and greeted the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The six crew members then took group pictures for the fifth space get-together in China's aerospace history. They will live and work together for about five days to complete planned tasks and handover work, the CMSA said. The Shenzhou-18 crew is scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China on Nov. 4. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

This image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Oct. 30, 2024 shows a group photo of the crew of Shenzhou-18 and Shenzhou-19 manned spaceships. The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-18 crew opened the hatch at 12:51 p.m. (Beijing Time) and greeted the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The six crew members then took group pictures for the fifth space get-together in China's aerospace history. They will live and work together for about five days to complete planned tasks and handover work, the CMSA said. The Shenzhou-18 crew is scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China on Nov. 4. Photo by Li Jie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

This image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Oct. 30, 2024 shows the crew of Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship greeting the crew of Shenzhou-19 manned spaceship. The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-18 crew opened the hatch at 12:51 p.m. (Beijing Time) and greeted the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The six crew members then took group pictures for the fifth space get-together in China's aerospace history. They will live and work together for about five days to complete planned tasks and handover work, the CMSA said. The Shenzhou-18 crew is scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China on Nov. 4. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

This image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Oct. 30, 2024 shows the crew of Shenzhou-18 and Shenzhou-19 manned spaceships talking with each other. The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-18 crew opened the hatch at 12:51 p.m. (Beijing Time) and greeted the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The six crew members then took group pictures for the fifth space get-together in China's aerospace history. They will live and work together for about five days to complete planned tasks and handover work, the CMSA said. The Shenzhou-18 crew is scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China on Nov. 4. Photo by Li Jie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

This image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Oct. 30, 2024 shows the crew of Shenzhou-18 and Shenzhou-19 manned spaceships hugging together. The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-18 crew opened the hatch at 12:51 p.m. (Beijing Time) and greeted the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The six crew members then took group pictures for the fifth space get-together in China's aerospace history. They will live and work together for about five days to complete planned tasks and handover work, the CMSA said. The Shenzhou-18 crew is scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China on Nov. 4. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

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See-off ceremony held for taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 mission

STORY: See-off ceremony held for taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 mission SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:30 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: A see-off ceremony for three taikonauts of the Shenzhou-18 crewed space mission was held on Thursday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, according to the China Manned Space Agency. At the command of Xu Xueqiang, commander-in-chief of China's manned space program, taikonauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu set off at 6:10 p.m. (Beijing Time). As of Thursday, the Shenzhou-17 crew has stayed in the orbiting Tiangong space station for nearly six months and is preparing for the arrival of the Shenzhou-18 crew. The Shenzhou-18 spaceship is slated to be launched at 8:59 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), and the new crew will stay in orbit for six months. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jiuquan, China. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot captured from a video shows crew members demonstrating paintings aboard China's Tiangong space station on Feb. 23, 2024. An unconventional exhibition of paintings made by teenagers opened on Friday aboard China's Tiangong space station, which is orbiting about 400 kilometers above Earth. A total of 53 paintings on the theme of Chinese modernization are now on display in orbit, having been selected from a pool of over 20,000 submissions from teens across the country. The paintings arrived on the space station aboard the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft last month. (Xinhua)

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China's space station hosts unconventional painting exhibition

STORY: China's space station hosts unconventional painting exhibition SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of paintings on display STORYLINE: An unconventional exhibition of paintings made by teenagers opened on Friday aboard China's Tiangong space station, which is orbiting about 400 kilometers above Earth. A total of 53 paintings on the theme of Chinese modernization are now on display in orbit, having been selected from a pool of over 20,000 submissions from teens across the country. The paintings arrived on the space station aboard the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft last month. The exhibition is divided into topics such as "Modernization with a huge population scale," "Modernization for the common prosperity of all people," and "Modernization for harmony between humanity and nature." It is the third painting exhibition to be held on the Chinese space station. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting f

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 having conducted a rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. (Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 17, 2024. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

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China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 docks with space station combination

STORY: China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 docks with space station combination SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. Screen footage shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 docking with the space station Tiangong, captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 STORYLINE: China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. At 1:46 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-7 docked at the rear docking port of the Tianhe core module, said the CMSA. The Shenzhou-17 crew members onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as scheduled. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO CRAFT-DOCKING (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. At 1:46 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-7 docked at the rear docking port of the Tianhe core module, said the CMSA. The Shenzhou-17 crew members onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as scheduled. (Xinhua/Li Jie)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO CRAFT-DOCKING (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 having conducted a rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. At 1:46 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-7 docked at the rear docking port of the Tianhe core module, said the CMSA. The Shenzhou-17 crew members onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as scheduled. (Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO CRAFT-DOCKING (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 approaching the combination of the space station Tiangong before docking. China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. At 1:46 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-7 docked at the rear docking port of the Tianhe core module, said the CMSA. The Shenzhou-17 crew members onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as scheduled. (Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO CRAFT-DOCKING (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 approaching the combination of the space station Tiangong before docking. China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. At 1:46 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-7 docked at the rear docking port of the Tianhe core module, said the CMSA. The Shenzhou-17 crew members onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as scheduled. (Xinhua/Li Jie)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO CRAFT-DOCKING (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 approaching the combination of the space station Tiangong before docking. China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. At 1:46 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-7 docked at the rear docking port of the Tianhe core module, said the CMSA. The Shenzhou-17 crew members onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as scheduled. (Xinhua/Li Jie)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO CRAFT-DOCKING (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. China's cargo craft Tianzhou-7 completed its status setting and docked with the orbiting Tiangong space station on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. At 1:46 a.m. (Beijing Time), Tianzhou-7 docked at the rear docking port of the Tianhe core module, said the CMSA. The Shenzhou-17 crew members onboard the space station will enter the cargo craft and transfer the payloads as scheduled. (Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua)

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A glimpse of China's new cargo craft launch in 60 seconds

STORY: A glimpse of China's new cargo craft launch in 60 seconds SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: WENCHANG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch operation 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG HONGQIN, Director, Xichang Satellite Launch Center STORYLINE: China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The Long March-7 Y8 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-7, blasted off at 10:27 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, the CMSA said. After about 10 minutes, Tianzhou-7 separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. Its solar panels soon unfolded. The agency declared the launch a complete success. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG HONGQIN, Director, Xichang Satellite Launch Center "The Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft has entered its designated orbit, s

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO SPACECRAFT-LAUNCH (CN)

(240117) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 17, 2024. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO SPACECRAFT-LAUNCH (CN)

(240117) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 17, 2024. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO SPACECRAFT-LAUNCH (CN)

(240117) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 17, 2024. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO SPACECRAFT-LAUNCH (CN)

(240117) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 17, 2024. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO SPACECRAFT-LAUNCH (CN)

(240117) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 17, 2024. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO SPACECRAFT-LAUNCH (CN)

(240117) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 17, 2024. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-TIANZHOU-7-CARGO SPACECRAFT-LAUNCH (CN)

(240117) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 17, 2024. China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 on Wednesday night to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)