China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has successfully launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut is set to remain in space for a year, marking one of the longest single stays in space. This mission is part of China's broader plans for its space program, including a crewed lunar landing by 2030.
- ▪The Shenzhou 23 spacecraft launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.
- ▪Lai Ka-ying, one of the astronauts, is the first from Hong Kong to participate in a space mission.
- ▪The crew will conduct numerous scientific projects and complete an in-orbit rotation with another crew.
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Space China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft carrying 3 astronauts, including 1 set to remain in space for a year May 24, 2026 / 1:11 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google China successfully launched another spacecraft Sunday that is set to carry three astronauts to its space station. One crew member aboard the Shenzhou 23 is expected to remain in space for one year, which would be among the world's longest single stays in space.The spacecraft blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.
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