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"China Prepares for Shenzhou XXI: Astronaut Team Set to Launch for Tiangong"
China is set to launch the Shenzhou spacecraft with three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for critical scientific experiments, including in-orbit research on rodents.
- The launch of the Shenzhou spacecraft is scheduled for 11:44 pm on Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.
- Three Astronaut crew members will conduct a crew shift onboard the Tiangong space station and perform vital scientific tasks during their mission.
- This mission will mark Chinas first in-orbit experimentation on rodents, showcasing advancements in spaceflight and research capabilities aboard the Tiangong space station.
Why It Matters
This launch highlights Chinas growing capabilities in human spaceflight and emerging scientific research in low-Earth orbit, contributing to the global space exploration landscape and potential future advancements in space biology.