🚀 Ready for liftoff! On Friday, Oct. 31 (Beijing Time), a Long March-2F rocket launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwest of the Chinese mainland.
The Shenzhou-21 capsule is carrying three astronauts on a mission that underscores the Chinese mainland's expanding footprint in human spaceflight. As the next chapter in the Shenzhou series, it puts a spotlight on advanced rocket tech and training that push the boundaries of what's possible.
For young space and tech enthusiasts in South and Southeast Asia, these moments are a reminder of how rapidly space exploration is progressing, fueling everything from new communication networks to future interplanetary ideas. Stay tuned for updates as Shenzhou-21's journey unfolds! 🚀✨
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Rocket carrying China's Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft blasts off
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