Hey space fans! 🚀 On Friday at 11:44pm Beijing Time, China's Shenzhou-21 mission lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Chinese mainland. Astronaut trio Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang are on their way to the Tianhe core module, aiming to join the orbiting space station in just 3.5 hours!
Once in orbit, the spacecraft will perform an automated rendezvous (think of it as a cosmic meet-up) and docking (like snapping Lego pieces together) with Tianhe's forward port. This will form a sleek three-spacecraft, three-module combo—an exciting step toward a permanent home in space.
For young professionals in South and Southeast Asia, this mission is a reminder of our region's growing role in tech and exploration. From India's PSLV launches to local startup innovations, it's an exciting time to look up at the stars and imagine what's next. Stay tuned as we track every twist and turn of Shenzhou-21! 🌟
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Live: Special coverage of China's Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft launch
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