China launches crewed space flight as part of moon ambitions
China has launched its Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, which is part of its broader ambitions for lunar exploration. The mission includes astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying, the latter being the first astronaut from Hong Kong. This event marks a significant step in China's ongoing efforts to expand its presence in space.
- ▪The Shenzhou-23 mission aims to further China's lunar exploration goals.
- ▪Lai Ka-ying is recognized as the first astronaut from Hong Kong.
- ▪The launch took place at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu province.
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Astronauts Zhu Yangzhu (right), Zhang Zhiyuan (center), and Lai Ka-ying, who is the first astronaut from Hong Kong, wave during a see-off ceremony before taking part in the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission to China's Tiangong space station, at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China, on Saturday. | REUTERS
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