China launches 3 astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station
Thursday, 24 April 2025 () China launched the Shenzhou 20 spaceship, carrying three astronauts, to replace the current crew on the Tiangong space station. This mission underscores China's growing space ambitions, including future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. The Tiangong station, a fully Chinese-built facility, highlights China's independent advancements in space exploration after being excluded from the International Space Station.
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Jiuquan, China (AFP) April 24, 2025
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