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China Launches New Crew to Expand Space Exploration

A new three-person crew has docked with China's space station, marking a significant step in the country’s ambitions for lunar and deep space exploration.

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Updated: Oct 30th, 2024, 7:10 AM ET

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China's Shenzhou-19 spaceship successfully launched, carrying three astronauts to its Tiangong space station to replace the previous crew. Amidst competition with the U.S., China aims to bolster its presence in space exploration, with plans to send a person to the moon by 2030 and develop a lunar base. The mission highlights China's ongoing advancements in space technology, following recent achievements such as Mars rover landings and lunar explorations. The new team includes experienced and rookie astronauts tasked with conducting various experiments and maintaining the space station.

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