A Historic Moment Under Desert Skies
In the early dawn at Wentiange Square in the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, in the northwestern Chinese mainland, a ceremonial send-off marked the start of the Shenzhou-21 mission. Friends, family and mission support teams cheered as the three-member crew prepared to embark on their journey.
Meet the Crew
- Zhang Hongzhang: Veteran engineer and spaceflight specialist.
- Zhang Lu: Biomedical researcher set to carry out life-science experiments in orbit.
- Wu Fei: Flight technician focusing on material-science studies.
Beyond Borders and Into Orbit
For young global citizens and tech enthusiasts alike, Shenzhou-21 embodies the spirit of international collaboration and innovation in space. The mission will deliver cutting-edge experiments—ranging from biotechnology to advanced materials—to the orbiting station, providing data that could inform future breakthroughs back on Earth.
As launch day approaches, this send-off ceremony isn’t just a moment for the Chinese space program—it’s a testament to human curiosity and our shared drive to explore the unknown.
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