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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: China Launches Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station, Eyeing Moon Mission by 2030
Caption: China Launches Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station, Eyeing Moon Mission by 2030. China successfully launched three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to its Tiangong space station, marking a key milestone for its space program. The launch occurred on Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert, with the spacecraft lifting off atop a Long March-2F rocket. This marks the 15th crewed mission and the 20th overall in China’s Shenzhou program, which began over three decades ago. Tiangong, China's self-built space station, has solidified China as a key player in space exploration, particularly after being excluded from the International Space Station. The mission is part of China’s broader space ambitions, including plans for a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-20 mission is commanded by Chen Dong, who is making his third flight, alongside first-time astronauts Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie. The astronauts will replace the current crew aboard the Tiangong space station and conduct scientific experiments, spacewalks, and maintenance tasks. Following a successful launch, Chinese authorities confirmed that the crew was in “good condition” and en route to the space station. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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