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China launches Shenzhou 21 mission with crew and mice to space station

Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News

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China launched the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft with a three-person crew and four mice to the Tiangong space station, aiming to conduct 27 scientific experiments, including studying the effects of microgravity on mice, marking China's ongoing efforts to expand its space program and international collaborations.

China's Shenzhou-21 Mission Advances Space Station and Lunar Goals

Originally Published 2 months ago — by NASASpaceFlight.com -

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China launched its tenth crewed mission to the Tiangong space station, Shenzhou-21, with a crew of three taikonauts who will conduct 27 experiments, including China's first study of rodents in orbit, during a six-month stay. The mission was launched from Jiuquan using the CZ-2F/G rocket, and the crew will quickly dock with the station, taking a record three and a half hours to reach it, to relieve the previous crew after their extensive scientific work.

China prepares for Tiangong space station crew launch and future lunar missions

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Space

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China launched the Shenzhou 21 crewed spacecraft to its Tiangong space station, carrying three astronauts including the youngest Chinese astronaut Wu Fei, who will make history as the youngest Chinese in space. The mission will last about six months, during which the crew will conduct scientific experiments, spacewalks, and public outreach activities. The launch was broadcast live and marks China's ongoing efforts to expand its presence in low Earth orbit.

China Announces Crew for Shenzhou 21 Mission and Lunar Exploration Goals

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Space

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China announced its crew for the upcoming Shenzhou 21 mission to the Tiangong Space Station, including the nation's youngest astronaut Wu Fei, who will join Zhang Lu and Zhang Hongzhang for a six-month mission involving experiments, spacewalks, and cargo management, marking China's 10th crewed flight to Tiangong.