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China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

By The Associated PressMay 25, 2026·Source: NPR·3 views

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The Shenzhou-23 manned mission launches from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 3 astronauts heading to its space station. One astronaut is set to stay in space for a year to explore human adaptability in long-duration spaceflights.

(Image credit: Ng Han Guan)

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