China steps up space race with another successful rocket launch
Three astronauts have been sent to China's own space station to replace the current crew in a bid to reach the moon or even Mars.
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Three astronauts have been sent to China's own space station to replace the current crew in a bid to reach the moon or even Mars.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/24/china-steps-up-space-race-with-another-successful-rocket-launch
Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future
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00:00China has launched three more astronauts into space, making a further step forward in the country's ambitions for a crewed mission to the moon and to explore Mars.
00:13The Shenzhou-20 spaceship took off successfully around 5pm local time at the Yingkwan Satellite Launch Center on Thursday.
00:24It is headed for China's Tiangong space station, where astronauts will conduct medical science, maintenance and install new equipment, says Beijing.