China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
China has successfully launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts to its space station. One of the astronauts is set to remain in space for a year, marking one of the longest single stays in space. This mission is part of China's broader efforts to advance its space program and prepare for a crewed lunar landing by 2030.
- ▪The Shenzhou 23 spacecraft launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.
- ▪The crew includes Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying, the first astronaut from Hong Kong on a space mission.
- ▪The astronauts will conduct various scientific projects and complete an in-orbit rotation with the crew of Shenzhou 21.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onChina launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stayChina has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space stationByHAN GUAN NG Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 12:14 PM1:12The Shenzhou-23 manned mission launches from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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