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China’s Shenzhou-18 spacecraft has successfully lifted off, carrying three astronauts on a six-month-long mission to the Tiangong space station. The crew will conduct scientific experiments, spacewalks, and routine maintenance tasks while in orbit. This launch comes as China continues to make strides in its crewed lunar program, with plans to send astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Meanwhile, the United States is facing delays with its own Artemis III mission to return astronauts to the lunar surface.

China has outlined plans to strengthen its space debris management protocols for the Tiangong space station following a partial loss of power caused by debris impact on its solar panels. This move follows successful spacewalks by astronauts during the Shenzhou 17 mission and highlights the growing concerns over space debris threats posed by micrometeoroids and human activities in orbit. To address this, China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) will enhance its debris tracking capabilities, optimize collision warning procedures, and install protective reinforcements on Tiangong.

China’s Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship successfully launched three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, marking the country’s 13th crewed mission to space. Led by Ye Guangfu, the crew will conduct various scientific experiments, spacewalks, and other tasks aboard the station.

China’s Tianzhou-8 cargo ship and Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship will embark on their six-month mission, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration endeavors. During their time in orbit, the crew will initiate China’s first aquatic ecology project, aiming to establish a self-circulating ecosystem using zebrafish and hornwort. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to pave the way for advancements in space-based cultivation of vertebrates.

China is gearing up for the Shenzhou-18 crewed mission, a significant step toward its ambitious goal of lunar exploration by 2030. The three-member crew, led by veteran astronaut Ye Guangfu, will launch into low-Earth orbit on Thursday, taking over from the Shenzhou-17 team currently residing on the Tiangong space station. During their six-month stay, they will conduct scientific experiments, add debris protection equipment, and facilitate education initiatives. Additionally, China announced plans to open its space station to foreign astronauts and space tourists in the future.