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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A tourist enjoys leisure time at a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Tourists visit the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABA

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025 shows an interior view of a factory of the Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased o

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

People watch a rocket blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 12, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafes. (Photo by Liu Jianqiu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows an aerospace supercomputing center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Jin Yuchang, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the movie camera he purchased to film the rocket launch in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, Ch

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xia

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A homestay owner works at her reception desk in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABAC

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the construction site of the second phase of the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site (below), with its first phase and the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the background (above), in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breat

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 on the beach in Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province shows a view of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site and the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesRelease

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This long-exposure photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a Long March-12 carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, res

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Yang Hao, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the aerospace commemorative philatelic collections he purchased in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchan

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Japan launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS

MINAMITANE, Japan, Oct. 27 Kyodo - An H3 rocket carrying the first HTV-X unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station soars through the sky after lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on Oct. 26, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Japan launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS

An H3 rocket carrying the first HTV-X unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station soars through the sky after lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Japan launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS

An H3 rocket carrying the first HTV-X unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station soars through the sky after lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Japan launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows an H3 rocket carrying the first HTV-X unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Japan launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS

An H3 rocket carrying the first HTV-X unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station soars through the sky after lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Japan launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS

An H3 rocket carrying the first HTV-X unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Japan launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS

An H3 rocket carrying the first HTV-X unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Japan launches new unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for ISS

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows an H3 rocket carrying the first HTV-X unmanned cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on Oct. 26, 2025.

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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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Trump Picks Musk Ally Jared Isaacman To Head Nasa

Handout photo dated September 9, 2021 of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space, is scheduled to launch Christopher Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman (3rd l) and Hayley Arceneaux into space on board a Dragon spacecraft, launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, selecting a billionaire private astronaut and business associate of Elon Musk to oversee an agency closely linked to the SpaceX founder's business. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Picks Musk Ally Jared Isaacman To Head Nasa

Handout photo dated September 15, 2021 of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space, is scheduled to launch Christopher Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman (2nd l) and Hayley Arceneaux here with Elon Musk into space on board a Dragon spacecraft, launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, selecting a billionaire private astronaut and business associate of Elon Musk to oversee an agency closely linked to the SpaceX founder's business. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Picks Musk Ally Jared Isaacman To Head Nasa

Handout photo dated September 12, 2021 of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space, is scheduled to launch Christopher Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman (3rd l) and Hayley Arceneaux into space on board a Dragon spacecraft, launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, selecting a billionaire private astronaut and business associate of Elon Musk to oversee an agency closely linked to the SpaceX founder's business. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Picks Musk Ally Jared Isaacman To Head Nasa

Handout photo dated September 11, 2021 of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space, is scheduled to launch Christopher Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman (2nd l) and Hayley Arceneaux into space on board a Dragon spacecraft, launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, selecting a billionaire private astronaut and business associate of Elon Musk to oversee an agency closely linked to the SpaceX founder's business. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Picks Musk Ally Jared Isaacman To Head Nasa

Handout photo dated September 12, 2021 of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space, is scheduled to launch Christopher Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman(3rd l) and Hayley Arceneaux into space on board a Dragon spacecraft, launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, selecting a billionaire private astronaut and business associate of Elon Musk to oversee an agency closely linked to the SpaceX founder's business. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Picks Musk Ally Jared Isaacman To Head Nasa

Handout photo dated September 12, 2021 of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space, is scheduled to launch Christopher Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman (C) and Hayley Arceneaux into space on board a Dragon spacecraft, launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, selecting a billionaire private astronaut and business associate of Elon Musk to oversee an agency closely linked to the SpaceX founder's business. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Picks Musk Ally Jared Isaacman To Head Nasa

Handout photo dated September 11, 2021 of Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space, is scheduled to launch Christopher Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman (2nd l) and Hayley Arceneaux into space on board a Dragon spacecraft, launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, selecting a billionaire private astronaut and business associate of Elon Musk to oversee an agency closely linked to the SpaceX founder's business. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via 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".