On Friday, China announced the total success of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft launch from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the Chinese mainland. The mission marks another milestone in Beijing’s rapidly expanding human spaceflight program.
The spacecraft lifted off aboard a Long March rocket, achieving precise orbital insertion just minutes after launch. Though official statements did not specify mission duration or crew details, Shenzhou-21 is expected to carry a team of astronauts on a series of in-orbit experiments designed to advance microgravity research and long-duration flight capabilities.
Industry experts say the mission underscores the Chinese mainland’s growing tech prowess and its push toward a sustained presence beyond Earth. Young innovators across G20 nations will be watching closely as the mission unfolds in the weeks ahead.
As Shenzhou-21 settles into orbit, the world gets another glimpse into the future of human spaceflight—and the next frontier appears closer than ever.
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China announces successful launch of Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft
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