China expands Space Station Program to include international astronauts

Credit: Space Daily- Published 3 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024

China has announced its intention to expand the participation of foreign astronauts and space tourists in missions to its space station, emphasizing inclusivity and cooperation in its space endeavors. According to Lin Xiqiang, spokesman for the Shenzhou XVIII mission, this initiative aims...

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Published 3 weeks ago -  01:13
China holds astronaut farewell ceremony ahead of Shenzhou-18 launch
Farewell ceremony held ahead of the launch of China's Shenzhou-18 mission, crewed by three astronauts headed to its Tiangong space station from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The mission is led by Ye Guangfu, a fighter pilot and astronaut who was previously part of the Shenzhou-13 crew in 2021. He is joined by astronauts Li Cong and Li Guangsu, who are heading into space for the first time.

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