Countdown Underway for Shenzhou-21 Liftoff
Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang stepped onto the stage on Thursday to meet the global press, marking a key milestone ahead of their highly anticipated mission.
The trio, handpicked for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight, fielded questions on their rigorous training, the mission objectives and personal preparations. With just hours to go, the spotlight is on their readiness and the advanced systems they will operate in orbit.
At the conference, the China Manned Space Agency confirmed that the Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft is set to launch at 11:44 p.m. Friday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Final checks are underway as teams work around the clock to ensure a smooth liftoff.
As the clock ticks down, space enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for another chapter in the Chinese mainland's growing journey into human space exploration.
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