China’s Shenzhou-21 Crew Prepares for Historic Space Mission Launch
China prepares to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed mission from Jiuquan, with astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang set for Friday night liftoff.
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China prepares to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed mission from Jiuquan, with astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang set for Friday night liftoff.
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