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Hainan Wenchang Tianzhou 9 Cargo Craft - China

This photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies to China's space station, and a Long March-7 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch site in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan are in good condition, and comprehensive functionality checks and joint tests are scheduled to proceed as planned ahead of the launch, said the CMSA. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Wenchang Tianzhou 9 Cargo Craft - China

This photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies to China's space station, and a Long March-7 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch site in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan are in good condition, and comprehensive functionality checks and joint tests are scheduled to proceed as planned ahead of the launch, said the CMSA. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Wenchang Tianzhou 9 Cargo Craft - China

The combination of the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies to China's space station, and a Long March-7 carrier rocket is vertically transferred to the launch site in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, July 12, 2025. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan are in good condition, and comprehensive functionality checks and joint tests are scheduled to proceed as planned ahead of the launch, said the CMSA. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Wenchang Tianzhou 9 Cargo Craft - China

This photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies to China's space station, and a Long March-7 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch site in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan are in good condition, and comprehensive functionality checks and joint tests are scheduled to proceed as planned ahead of the launch, said the CMSA. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Wenchang Tianzhou 9 Cargo Craft - China

The combination of the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies to China's space station, and a Long March-7 carrier rocket is vertically transferred to the launch site in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, July 12, 2025. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan are in good condition, and comprehensive functionality checks and joint tests are scheduled to proceed as planned ahead of the launch, said the CMSA. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Wenchang Tianzhou 9 Cargo Craft - China

This photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies to China's space station, and a Long March-7 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch site in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan are in good condition, and comprehensive functionality checks and joint tests are scheduled to proceed as planned ahead of the launch, said the CMSA. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Wenchang Tianzhou 9 Cargo Craft - China

This photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies to China's space station, and a Long March-7 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch site in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan are in good condition, and comprehensive functionality checks and joint tests are scheduled to proceed as planned ahead of the launch, said the CMSA. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Wenchang Tianzhou 9 Cargo Craft - China

This photo taken on July 12, 2025 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies to China's space station, and a Long March-7 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch site in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency CMSA). Currently, the facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan are in good condition, and comprehensive functionality checks and joint tests are scheduled to proceed as planned ahead of the launch, said the CMSA. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Mysterious Vertical Lights Appear Over Hainan Night Sky

This is the eerie moment that a series of glowing needle-like beams appeared vertically in the night sky, resembling glowing needles suspended from above, on June 16, 2025, in Hainan, China. The phenomenon baffled residents and lit up social media. According to eyewitnesses, the lights remained visible for about 30 minutes and appeared in vibrant, shifting colors. People nearby paused to watch the spectacle and discuss what it might be, expressing both awe and confusion.

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Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spaceship Launch Preparation - Jiuqua

This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launching area. The combination of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Wednesday. According to the CMSA, all facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. The spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the CMSA said. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tianzhou-8 Cargo Spacecraf - China

This photo taken on November 13, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch area. The combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Wednesday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in China's southern island province of Hainan are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said. Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tianzhou-8 Cargo Spacecraf - China

This photo taken on November 13, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket after being vertically transferred to the launch area. The combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Wednesday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in China's southern island province of Hainan are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said. Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tianzhou-8 Cargo Spacecraf - China

This photo taken on November 13, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch area. The combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Wednesday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in China's southern island province of Hainan are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said. Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tianzhou-8 Cargo Spacecraf - China

This photo taken on November 13, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket being transferred to the launch area. The combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Wednesday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in China's southern island province of Hainan are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said. Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tianzhou-8 Cargo Spacecraf - China

This photo taken on November 13, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket being vertically transferred to the launch area. The combination of the Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Wednesday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in China's southern island province of Hainan are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said. Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AI robotics learning booms in U.S. education

STORY: AI robotics learning booms in U.S. education SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: DALLAS, the United States CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students practicing a robotics competition project 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KAN XU, Head coach of AI Robotics Academy STORYLINE: A small robot ran around the field, turning back and forth and then swiftly from left to right, picking up triballs, a ball in the shape of a triangle, and moving them into a net goal zone, then climbing a pole and lifting itself vertically off the field. Amazingly, it was all done in less than two minutes with great speed and precision. Students at the AI Robotics Academy in Plano, a suburban city in Dallas, Texas, were rehearsing a global robotics competition project for the 2024 VEX World Robotics Championship concluded in Dallas on May 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KAN XU, Head coach of AI Robotics Academy "This robotic competition has several steps. It's called a

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240428) -- BEIJING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in human history. (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in huma

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in huma

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket having been transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind i

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in huma

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in huma

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in huma

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in huma

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in huma

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind in huma

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket having been transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind i

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-CHANG'E 6-LUNAR PROBE-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240427) -- WENCHANG, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows the combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket having been transferred vertically to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province. The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch at an appropriate time at the beginning of May, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The combination of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket was transferred vertically on Saturday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, the CNSA said. After Chang'e 6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in January and March, respectively, the assembly, testing and other preparations were successively completed. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, marking a mission that will be the first of its kind i

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SpaceX Launches Another Falcon 9 Rocket - California

A view from Oxnard California as SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink Satellite’s , they lifted off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:28 p.m. The Falcon 9's first stage came back to Earth about 8.5 minutes after liftoff as planned. It landed vertically on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," which was stationed in the Pacific Ocean. March 18, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris Photography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SpaceX Launches Another Falcon 9 Rocket - California

A view from Oxnard California as SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink Satellite’s , they lifted off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:28 p.m. The Falcon 9's first stage came back to Earth about 8.5 minutes after liftoff as planned. It landed vertically on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," which was stationed in the Pacific Ocean. March 18, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris Photography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SpaceX Launches Another Falcon 9 Rocket - California

A view from Oxnard California as SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink Satellite’s , they lifted off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:28 p.m. The Falcon 9's first stage came back to Earth about 8.5 minutes after liftoff as planned. It landed vertically on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," which was stationed in the Pacific Ocean. March 18, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris Photography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SpaceX Launches Another Falcon 9 Rocket - California

A view from Oxnard California as SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink Satellite’s , they lifted off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:28 p.m. The Falcon 9's first stage came back to Earth about 8.5 minutes after liftoff as planned. It landed vertically on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," which was stationed in the Pacific Ocean. March 18, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris Photography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SpaceX Launches Another Falcon 9 Rocket - California

A view from Oxnard California as SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink Satellite’s , they lifted off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:28 p.m. The Falcon 9's first stage came back to Earth about 8.5 minutes after liftoff as planned. It landed vertically on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," which was stationed in the Pacific Ocean. March 18, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris Photography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The combination of the relay satellite Queqiao-2 and the Long March-8 Y3 carrier rocket is vertically transferred to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, March 17, 2024. The satellite is projected to be launched at an appropriate time within the next few days, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-RELAY SATELLITE QUEQIAO-2-LAUNCH PREPARATION (CN)

(240317) -- WENCHANG, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The combination of the relay satellite Queqiao-2 and the Long March-8 Y3 carrier rocket is vertically transferred to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province, March 17, 2024. The satellite is projected to be launched at an appropriate time within the next few days, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)

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Zimbabwe's capital to build up in height as housing demand rises

STORY: Zimbabwe's capital to build up in height as housing demand rises SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of Harare 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KEN SHARPE, Chief Executive Officer of West Properties Company 4. various of Harare STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter "The population of Harare, which is Zimbabwe's capital and largest city, is growing and demand for urban land for housing is growing as well. Given that land is a finite resource and Harare cannot continue sprawling outwards, authorities say the sustainable way of meeting housing demand is to grow vertically, and at this site, a private company is building over a thousand apartments to meet Harare's demand for urban housing." Ken Sharpe, CEO of West Properties, which is constructing the project of a thousand apartments, said that compact living is becoming more popular today, contr

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240116) -- BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Hu Xujie/Xinhua)

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(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Hu Xujie/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Hu Xujie/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Hu Xujie/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Hu Xujie/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)

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

(240115) -- WENCHANG, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows the combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket being transferred at Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province. The combination of the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket was vertically transferred to the launching area on Monday. The cargo spacecraft will be launched in the near future at an appropriate time, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The facilities and equipment at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site are all in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, the agency said in a statement. (Photo by Huang Guochang/Xinhua)