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Hainan Long March 10 Rocket Fire Test - China

This photo taken on Aug. 15, 2025 shows the static fire test of China's Long March-10 carrier rocket at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. China's Long March-10 carrier rocket, the country's new-generation manned launch vehicle, has successfully completed the first static fire test here on Friday, the China Manned Space Agency has announced. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Long March 10 Rocket Fire Test - China

This photo taken on Aug. 15, 2025 shows the static fire test of China's Long March-10 carrier rocket at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. China's Long March-10 carrier rocket, the country's new-generation manned launch vehicle, has successfully completed the first static fire test here on Friday, the China Manned Space Agency has announced. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Long March 10 Rocket Fire Test - China

This photo taken on Aug. 15, 2025 shows the static fire test of China's Long March-10 carrier rocket at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. China's Long March-10 carrier rocket, the country's new-generation manned launch vehicle, has successfully completed the first static fire test here on Friday, the China Manned Space Agency has announced. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Han Qingce/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Liu Yongjing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Liu Yongjing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Zhang Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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China Completes First Manned Lunar Lander Landing and Takeoff Test

This file photo shows a manned lunar lander during a trial at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province. China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, Hebei Province. The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency. Photo by Liu Yongjing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Shenzhou-17 astronauts to do extravehicular experimental maintenance for first time

STORY: Shenzhou-17 astronauts to do extravehicular experimental maintenance for first time DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) STORYLINE: The Shenzhou-17 astronauts will do extravehicular experimental maintenance for the first time, which is a very challenging task, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press conference on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) "This flight mission will conduct the first extravehicular experimental maintenance of space station. Currently, space debris is increasing. Impacts of small space objects on long-duration operational spacecraft are inevitable. Pre-inspection revealed that the space station solar panel had also been hit several times by tiny objects in space, causing minor damage. Indicators of the space station meet the requirements. But f

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(3)1st manned Chinese spacecraft lands safely

BEIJING, China - People in Beijing read special newspaper editions reporting the return of China's first manned spacecraft Shenzhou (Divine Vessel) No. 5 spacecraft to Earth, in front of Tiananmen Square on Oct. 16.

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Beijing bookstore opens space corner

BEIJING, China - A bookstore in Beijing opened a corner for books related to space development on Oct. 15 to mark the launch of China's first manned spacecraft earlier in the day, which safely went into orbit.

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We're ready for launch of Shenzhou-15 spaceflight mission: scientist

STORY: We're ready for launch of Shenzhou-15 spaceflight mission: scientist DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch site in Jiuquan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHEN TINGZHENG, Scientist at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center STORYLINE: The China Manned Space Agency announced Monday that the Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship will be launched at 11:08 p.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. A scientist with the spaceflight mission has explained their preparation work, saying that they are ready for the task. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHEN TINGZHENG, Scientist at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center "This is our first manned space mission to be completed in extremely low temperatures. Within two days before the launch, the temperature at the launch site has dropped below minus 20 degrees Celsius. We also encountered extremely cold weather when launching the Shenzhou-4, an unmanned spacecraft. The tempera

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CARGO SPACECRAFT-TIANZHOU-5-DOCKING (CN)

(221112) -- BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 12, 2022 shows the inside view of the core module Tianhe after China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5 conducting a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5, delivering supplies for the space station, conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong on Saturday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. This is the first time for Chinese astronauts to witness the arrival of a cargo craft inside the country's space station. (Photo by Sun Fengxiao/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CARGO SPACECRAFT-TIANZHOU-5-DOCKING (CN)

(221112) -- BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 12, 2022 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5 having conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5, delivering supplies for the space station, conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong on Saturday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. This is the first time for Chinese astronauts to witness the arrival of a cargo craft inside the country's space station. (Photo by Sun Fengxiao/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CARGO SPACECRAFT-TIANZHOU-5-DOCKING (CN)

(221112) -- BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 12, 2022 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5 having conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5, delivering supplies for the space station, conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong on Saturday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. This is the first time for Chinese astronauts to witness the arrival of a cargo craft inside the country's space station. (Photo by Sun Fengxiao/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-CARGO SPACECRAFT-TIANZHOU-5-DOCKING (CN)

(221112) -- BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 12, 2022 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5 having conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5, delivering supplies for the space station, conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong on Saturday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. This is the first time for Chinese astronauts to witness the arrival of a cargo craft inside the country's space station. (Photo by Sun Fengxiao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SPACE STATION LAB MODULE-TRANSPOSITION (CN)

(220930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Sept. 30, 2022 shows the Wentian lab module preparing to conduct transposition. China's space station lab module Wentian successfully completed in-orbit transposition at 12:44 p.m. Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). It was the first time China has completed the in-orbit transposition of a large-scale spacecraft cabin by applying transfer facilities, the CMSA said. During the transposition, the Wentian lab module first completed its state configuration and separated from the space station's core module Tianhe. Following up, Wentian conducted transposition and then docked with the side port of the space station's node cabin. Lasting around one hour, the operation was the result of cooperation between astronauts in space and professionals on Earth, the agency said. (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-SPACE STATION LAB MODULE-TRANSPOSITION (CN)

(220930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Sept. 30, 2022 shows the Wentian lab module completing transposition and docking with the side port of the space station's node cabin. China's space station lab module Wentian successfully completed in-orbit transposition at 12:44 p.m. Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). It was the first time China has completed the in-orbit transposition of a large-scale spacecraft cabin by applying transfer facilities, the CMSA said. During the transposition, the Wentian lab module first completed its state configuration and separated from the space station's core module Tianhe. Following up, Wentian conducted transposition and then docked with the side port of the space station's node cabin. Lasting around one hour, the operation was the result of cooperation between astronauts in space and professionals on Earth, the agency said. (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-SPACE STATION LAB MODULE-TRANSPOSITION (CN)

(220930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Sept. 30, 2022 shows the Wentian lab module separating from the space station's core module Tianhe and conducting transposition. China's space station lab module Wentian successfully completed in-orbit transposition at 12:44 p.m. Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). It was the first time China has completed the in-orbit transposition of a large-scale spacecraft cabin by applying transfer facilities, the CMSA said. During the transposition, the Wentian lab module first completed its state configuration and separated from the space station's core module Tianhe. Following up, Wentian conducted transposition and then docked with the side port of the space station's node cabin. Lasting around one hour, the operation was the result of cooperation between astronauts in space and professionals on Earth, the agency said. (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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China launches first lab module of space station

STORY: China launches first lab module of space station DATELINE: July 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: WENCHANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch STORYLINE: China on Sunday launched Wentian, the first lab module of its space station. The new module will function both as a backup of the core module and as a powerful scientific experiment platform. The Long March-5B Y3 carrier rocket, carrying Wentian, blasted off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wenchang, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-BEIJING-TIANZHOU-2-SPACE STATION-TRANSPOSITION TEST (CN)

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 6, 2022 at Beijing Aerospace Control Center in Beijing, capital of China, shows the transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm. China successfully conducted a transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm Thursday morning. It was the first time that the robotic arm operated a large in-orbit spacecraft for a transfer test, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).TO GO WITH: China completes in-orbit spacecraft transposition test with space station's robotic arm (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-TIANZHOU-2-SPACE STATION-TRANSPOSITION TEST (CN)

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 6, 2022 at Beijing Aerospace Control Center in Beijing, capital of China, shows the transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm. China successfully conducted a transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm Thursday morning. It was the first time that the robotic arm operated a large in-orbit spacecraft for a transfer test, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).TO GO WITH: China completes in-orbit spacecraft transposition test with space station's robotic arm (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-TIANZHOU-2-SPACE STATION-TRANSPOSITION TEST (CN)

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 6, 2022 at Beijing Aerospace Control Center in Beijing, capital of China, shows the transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm. China successfully conducted a transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm Thursday morning. It was the first time that the robotic arm operated a large in-orbit spacecraft for a transfer test, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).TO GO WITH: China completes in-orbit spacecraft transposition test with space station's robotic arm (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-TIANZHOU-2-SPACE STATION-TRANSPOSITION TEST (CN)

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 6, 2022 at Beijing Aerospace Control Center in Beijing, capital of China, shows the transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm. China successfully conducted a transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm Thursday morning. It was the first time that the robotic arm operated a large in-orbit spacecraft for a transfer test, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).TO GO WITH: China completes in-orbit spacecraft transposition test with space station's robotic arm (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-TIANZHOU-2-SPACE STATION-TRANSPOSITION TEST (CN)

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 6, 2022 at Beijing Aerospace Control Center in Beijing, capital of China, shows the transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm. China successfully conducted a transposition test of the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft using its space station's robotic arm Thursday morning. It was the first time that the robotic arm operated a large in-orbit spacecraft for a transfer test, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).TO GO WITH: China completes in-orbit spacecraft transposition test with space station's robotic arm (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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(2)Shenzhou No. 5 spacecraft

TOKYO, Japan - China's first manned spacecraft Shenzhou No. 5 lifts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Center in Inner Mongolia, China on March 15. Picture taken from Chinese television (Kyodo)

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(1)Shenzhou No. 5 spacecraft

BEIJING, China - A crowd of people watch the launch of China's first manned spacecraft Shenzhou No. 5 on an outdoor TV screen in Beijing on Oct. 15. (Kyodo)

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(3)1st manned Chinese spacecraft lands safely

BEIJING, China - People in Beijing read special newspaper editions reporting the return of China's first manned spacecraft Shenzhou (Divine Vessel) No. 5 spacecraft to Earth, in front of Tiananmen Square on Oct. 16. (Kyodo)

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Beijing bookstore opens space corner

BEIJING, China - A bookstore in Beijing opened a corner for books related to space development on Oct. 15 to mark the launch of China's first manned spacecraft earlier in the day, which safely went into orbit. (Kyodo)