Why in news A Chinese spaceship, Shenzhou-19 , successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on October 29, 2024. The mission invol...
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A Chinese spaceship, Shenzhou-19, successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on October 29, 2024.
The mission involves a three-person crew replacing the previous team, highlighting China's expanding space exploration efforts amidst competition with the U.S.
Shenzhou-19
Shenzhou-19 launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on a Long March-2F rocket.
The 3 member crew includes experienced commander Cai Xuzhe, and first-time astronauts Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, who are recent graduates from China's astronaut program.
The new crew will conduct experiments, maintain the station, perform spacewalks, and install equipment to safeguard against space debris.
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