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China outlines objectives for Shenzhou XVIII space mission

Space Daily Friday, 26 April 2024 ()
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024

China's Shenzhou-18 mission, set for a six-month duration at the national space station, will include a series of in-orbit scientific tests and applications, alongside multiple spacewalks, as detailed by a senior China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) official during a recent press briefing. The Shenzhou XVIII spacecraft is poised for launch at 8:59 pm Thursday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Sa
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