China expands Space Station Program to include international astronauts
Thursday, 25 April 2024 () 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 to diversify the backgrounds of those participating in upcoming space station flights. Three groups of
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