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Veteran Chinese Astronaut To Lead Fresh Crew To Space Station

China announced Wednesday that a veteran astronaut will lead two crew members on their first flight to the Tiangong space station, the latest milestone in the country's race to send a manned mission to the moon by 2030.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025

China reveals new team of astronauts for space station launch

China announced the members of a three-person crew that will be launched to its space station as part of its growing exploration of space

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou 19 mission (video)

China launched the Shenzhou 19 mission to orbit today (Oct. 29), sending three astronauts toward the nation's Tiangong space station for a six-month stay.

Space · Oct 29, 2024

China’s Space Station Will ‘Definitely’ Welcome Foreign Astronauts in Near Future

China’s Space Station Will ‘Definitely’ Welcome Foreign Astronauts in Near Future

Caixin Global · Apr 24, 2024

China launches new space crew ahead of 2030 moon expedition

China plans to set foot on the moon before 2030, and it is launching a new space crew in efforts to do so.

The Week · May 31, 2023

China plans to put astronauts on the moon before 2030

China could land astronauts near the south pole of the moon before the end of the decade, according to statements made by officials with the country's space agency.

Space · May 31, 2023

China to send first civilian astronaut to space station

JIUQUAN (CHINA) - China will send three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian scientist into space for the first time as Beijing pursues plans to send a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

China to send first civilian into space on Tuesday

China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station tomorrow

The Hindu · May 29, 2023

China Plans First Crewed Moon Landing by 2030

The country also aims to master short-term habitation and human-machine exploration on the lunar surface by the same date, China Manned Space Engineering Office says

Caixin Global · May 29, 2023

China outlines plan to land astronauts on Moon before 2030

China plans to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030, in what would be another advance in what's increasingly seen as a new space race.

The New Daily · May 29, 2023