Hey space fans! ⭐️ Get ready: the Chinese mainland's space agency just dropped the 2026 lineup, and it's out of this world. 🚀
First up is the Mengzhou-1, a next-gen crewed spaceship designed like a high-tech modular gadget. It combines a re-entry capsule (your safe ride home) and a service module (powerhouse and life-support). Launching from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in the southern Hainan Province of the Chinese mainland, Mengzhou-1 will dock at the core module's radial port to test the system and carry gear for experiments and long-stay trials.
Meanwhile, the Long March-10A carrier rocket also heads to its big debut in 2026. Talk about a power duo! 💥
But wait, there's more. Three other missions are on deck: Shenzhou-22 and Shenzhou-23 (each crew of three astronauts) and Tianzhou-10 (cargo resupply). Both Shenzhou flights lift off from the Chinese mainland's northwest Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, docking at different ports of the China Space Station for pioneering long-duration stays, spacewalks, and public outreach.
Finally, CMSA is calling all artists: design the mission insignia for these four epic flights. Got an idea? 🎨
Whether you're geeking out over the next big tech launch or just love a good space saga, 2026 is shaping up to be legendary. Stay tuned, and keep your eyes on the stars! 🌌
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China's 2026 space mission lineup: Mengzhou-1, Long March-10A to debut
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