China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

The Shenzhou-23 vessel is scheduled to launch using the Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center ...

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space. They set a record for the longest ...

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft carrying 3 astronauts, including 1 set to remain in space for a year

China successfully launched another spacecraft Sunday that is set to carry three astronauts to its space station. One crew ...

Send-off ceremony held for Chinese astronauts of Shenzhou-23 mission

Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu (R), Zhang Zhiyuan (C) and Li Jiaying attend the send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, May 24, 2026. A send-off ceremony for the ...

China to send astronauts on year-long space mission as it aims to achieve moon landing by 2030

China will send an astronaut to its space station on Sunday for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study ...

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth

China's Shenzhou-21 crew of three astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after nearly seven months in space and were in good health, state media reported.

Astronaut captures dramatic atmospheric breakup. 'Quite a light show!'

NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who has became famous for his astral photography during his stint at the ISS, captured sights ...