China Space Programme

China sends astronauts—and mice

China holds send-off ceremony for space station astronauts

China held a send-off ceremony on Friday for a new crew of astronauts set to depart for its space station, including its youngest "taikonaut" and four lab mice.

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China sends its youngest astronaut to 'Heavenly Palace' space station

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China says it's on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 ahead of space station mission

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China sends youngest astronaut, mice to space station

A crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's youngest-ever, docked early Saturday at the Tiangong space station, accompanied by four lab mice.

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China launches Shenzhou-21 mission carrying country's youngest astronaut and 4 mice

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China's Shenzhou 21 docks with space station, sets the country's own speed record

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China launches Shenzhou 21 mission, carrying 3 taikonauts - and 4 mice - to replace space station crew

China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.

China reaffirms 2030 Moon landing goal as new space station crew introduced

China is advancing its 2030 Moon landing goal by developing key hardware, including the Long March 10 rocket, moon landing suits, and an exploration vehicle.