China Launches Shenzhou-18 Crew to Tiangong Space Station

• In the latest advancement of China’s space program, the Shenzhou-18 mission saw the successful launch of a three-member crew aboard the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft. The mission’s objective is to rendezvous with the Tiangong space station, marking another milestone in China’s ambitious space exploration endeavors.
• The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft, dubbed the “Divine Vessel,” lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
• The crew comprises mission commander Ye Guangfu, along with crewmates Li Cong and Li Guangsu, with diverse backgrounds in spaceflight and aviation.
• After reaching orbit, the spacecraft will conduct an automated rendezvous to dock with the Tiangong space station, situated approximately 400 km above the Earth.

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Published date : 30 Apr 2024 05:10PM