China Launches Three-Person Crew to Tiangong Space Station for Enhanced Space Exploration
China successfully launches Shenzhou 20, a three-person crew, to bolster its Tiangong Space Station as it prepares for future Moon and Mars missions.
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China has launched the Shenzhou 20 mission, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station, aiming for advanced space exploration including a future crewed Moon mission. This marks China's steady progress in space since 2003, amid concerns over its military-controlled program. The astronauts are set to stay for six months, replacing a long-term crew and conducting vital scientific research aboard the entirely Chinese-built space station.
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