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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 astronaut Zhang Lu 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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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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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 astronaut Wu Fei (above) passing a piece of equipment to Zhang Lu 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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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 astronaut Zhang Lu 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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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 astronaut Zhang Lu performing the inspection and photography of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule's viewport window 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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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 astronaut Zhang Lu performing the inspection and photography of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule's viewport window 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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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 astronaut Wu Fei 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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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 astronaut Zhang Lu 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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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

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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Chinese Will Land on The Moon by 2030

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - The moon is seen with a construction tower in Yantai, Shandong province, China, June 27, 2024. China will land the first man on the moon by 2030, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office.

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Chinese Will Land on The Moon by 2030

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - The moon is seen with a construction tower in Yantai, Shandong province, China, June 27, 2024. China will land the first man on the moon by 2030, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office.

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Launch of Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship a complete success

STORY: Launch of Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship a complete success SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZOU LIPENG, Director of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center STORYLINE: China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship, sending three taikonauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station for a six-month mission. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZOU LIPENG, Director of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center "I declare the launch mission of the Shenzhou-18 spaceship a complete success." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jiuquan, China. (XHTV)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonauts Ye Guangfu (L), Li Cong (C) and Li Guangsu attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonauts Ye Guangfu (C), Li Cong (R) and Li Guangsu attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonauts Ye Guangfu (C), Li Cong (R) and Li Guangsu attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonauts Ye Guangfu (C), Li Cong (R) and Li Guangsu attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonauts Ye Guangfu (C), Li Cong (R) and Li Guangsu attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonaut Ye Guangfu (front) attends a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonauts Ye Guangfu (R), Li Cong (C) and Li Guangsu attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonauts Ye Guangfu (L), Li Cong (C) and Li Guangsu attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-18-TAIKONAUTS-SEE-OFF CEREMONY (CN)

(240425) -- JIUQUAN, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese taikonauts Ye Guangfu (R), Li Cong (C) and Li Guangsu attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 25, 2024. 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. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(240424) -- JIUQUAN, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A press conference is held in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2024. Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu will carry out the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceflight mission, and Ye will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(240424) -- JIUQUAN, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, speaks during a press conference in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2024. Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu will carry out the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceflight mission, and Ye will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(240424) -- JIUQUAN, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Journalists work during a press conference in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2024. Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu will carry out the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceflight mission, and Ye will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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Astronauts of China's Shenzhou-18 mission meet press

STORY: Astronauts of China's Shenzhou-18 mission meet press SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:19 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press meeting STORYLINE: Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu, the three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-18 spaceflight mission, met the press on Wednesday. The Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 8:59 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the China Manned Space Agency announced earlier at a press conference on Wednesday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jiuquan, China. (XHTV)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(240424) -- JIUQUAN, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A press conference is held in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2024. Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu will carry out the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceflight mission, and Ye will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)