At a Thursday press conference, the China Manned Space Agency unveiled the trio of astronauts who will pilot the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft: Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang. They stand poised to launch this Friday on China’s next crewed mission to its modular space station.
The Shenzhou-21 mission marks another milestone in China’s expanding presence in low Earth orbit. These three astronauts represent a new wave of talent driving scientific experiments, station maintenance and future steps toward sustained orbital operations.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts worldwide, Shenzhou-21 signals a rapidly evolving space landscape. As the launch countdown ticks down, all eyes are on Friday’s liftoff and the next chapter of human exploration above Earth.
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