China’s Shenzhou-23 Crew Ready for Departure After Official Send-off
China held a send-off ceremony for the three astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center this Sunday.
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China held a send-off ceremony for the three astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center this Sunday.
Shenzhou-23 is set to launch this Sunday, bringing innovative experiments in perovskite solar cells and space-grown rice to the China Space Station.
The Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft is set for launch tonight from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking the 40th flight of China’s crewed space program.
China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, carrying astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying.
China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, carrying a three-person crew led by Commander Zhu Yangzhu.
China has launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, featuring a three-member crew led by Commander Zhu Yangzhu.
China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, carrying a three-person crew led by Commander Zhu Yangzhu.
Chief Executive John Lee congratulates Lai Ka-ying, the first astronaut from the HKSAR, on her selection for the Shenzhou-23 mission, launching this Sunday.
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee congratulates Lai Ka-ying, the first astronaut from Hong Kong, on her selection for the Shenzhou-23 mission, marking a new era for the city’s aerospace goals.
The crew of China’s Shenzhou-23 mission—Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying—met the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to discuss their upcoming journey.
The Shenzhou-23 crew members Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying met the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on May 23, 2026, ahead of their mission.
Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Li Jiaying meet the press ahead of the Shenzhou-23 mission, scheduled for launch this Sunday from Jiuquan.
The Shenzhou-23 crew met the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on May 23, 2026, marking the final preparations for China’s latest crewed space mission.
Members of China’s Shenzhou-23 crewed mission meet the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking a key milestone in the nation’s space exploration journey.
Lai Ka-ying makes history as the first astronaut from Hong Kong to join the Shenzhou-23 mission, marking a new chapter in the region’s contribution to national aerospace endeavors.
Lai Ka-ying has been selected as the first astronaut from Hong Kong to join the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission as a payload specialist.
China has unveiled the crew for the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying heading to the space station.
China has announced the Shenzhou-23 crew, featuring a historic first for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and a pioneering mission commander.
The China Manned Space Agency has announced the crew for the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring Commander Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying.
The China Manned Space Agency has announced that astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying will lead the Shenzhou-23 mission to the space station.