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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu and Wu Fei (R) performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu (C), Wu Fei (R) and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, meet the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, met the press on Thursday. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronaut Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, met the press on Thursday. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronaut Zhang Lu for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, met the press on Thursday. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronaut Wu Fei for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, met the press on Thursday. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu (C), Wu Fei (R) and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, meet the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Minggang)

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(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu (C), Wu Fei (R) and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, meet the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Minggang)

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(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu (C), Wu Fei (R) and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, meet the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

( People see the three Chinese astronauts off during a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (R), Chen Zhongrui (C) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (R), Chen Zhongrui (C) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (R), Chen Zhongrui (C) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (front), Chen Zhongrui (C) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (front), Chen Zhongrui (C) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (R), Chen Zhongrui (C) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (R), Chen Zhongrui (C) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Send-Off Ceremony for Shenzhou-20 Astronauts - China

Chinese astronauts Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie attend a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2025. A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 crewed space mission was held here on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

Astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission Chen Zhongrui meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 23, 2025. Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, the three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission, met the press on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

Astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission Chen Zhongrui meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 23, 2025. Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, the three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission, met the press on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

Astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission Chen Dong meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 23, 2025. Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, the three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission, met the press on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

Astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission Wang Jie meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 23, 2025. Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, the three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission, met the press on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

Astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission Chen Dong meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 23, 2025. Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, the three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission, met the press on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

Astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission Wang Jie meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 23, 2025. Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, the three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission, met the press on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

This undated photo shows Shenzhou-20 crew member Chen Zhongrui. Chinese astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission, and Chen Dong will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

This undated photo shows Shenzhou-20 crew member Chen Dong. Chinese astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission, and Chen Dong will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

This undated photo shows Shenzhou-20 crew members Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie. Chinese astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission, and Chen Dong will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

This undated photo shows Shenzhou-20 crew member Wang Jie. Chinese astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission, and Chen Dong will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 6

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well.

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (C), Song Lingdong (R) and Wang Haoze attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on October 30, 2024. A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission was held early Wednesday morning at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (R), Song Lingdong (C) and Wang Haoze attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on October 30, 2024. A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission was held early Wednesday morning at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (front), Song Lingdong (C) and Wang Haoze attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on October 30, 2024. A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission was held early Wednesday morning at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (2nd L), Song Lingdong (1st R) and Wang Haoze (1st L) attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on October 30, 2024. A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission was held early Wednesday morning at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (C), Song Lingdong (R) and Wang Haoze attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on October 30, 2024. A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission was held early Wednesday morning at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (L), Song Lingdong (R) and Wang Haoze attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on October 30, 2024. A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission was held early Wednesday morning at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Launches 3 Astronauts To Tiangong Space Station

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (C), Song Lingdong (R) and Wang Haoze attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on October 30, 2024. A see-off ceremony for three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission was held early Wednesday morning at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM