China launched the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft from Jiuquan Space Center in northwest China’s Gansu Province. broadcasting China Central Television.
It has been reported that a crew of three will be delivered to the Tiangong orbital station. The crew included Fei Junlong, 57, the crew commander, Deng Qingming, 56, and Zhang Lu, 46.
The astronauts will complete the final phase of construction of the Chinese orbital station and will go directly into operation. The Shenzhou-14 crew at the station will go to Earth after a six-month mission. Thus, the crew’s return in orbit will be a first in the station’s history.
Previously reportedThe Chinese have released a video of the completed Tiangong space station. The video was published by the China Engineering Administration of Manned Space Flight.
The first module of the Chinese state orbital station was launched in the spring of 2021.