China’s Shenzhou‑23 Mission: Three Astronauts Head to Tiangong for Record Space Stay

Post by : Bianca Haleem

China has successfully launched its Shenzhou‑23 crewed spaceship toward the Tiangong space station from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The mission carries three astronauts — mission commander Zhu Yangzhu, pilot Zhang Zhiyuan, and payload specialist Li Jiaying (Lai Ka‑ying), who is also the first astronaut from Hong Kong on such a mission.

The spacecraft docked with the Tiangong station shortly after launch, and the crew is in good condition as they begin a series of scientific, medical, and long‑duration experiments. One crew member is expected to stay aboard the station for up to a year‑long mission, part of China’s broader space goals, including a planned crewed lunar landing by 2030.

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May 27, 2026 6:18 p.m. 166

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