China's Shenzhou-17 crew and the ground control technicians have made final preparations for the upcoming space journey of the Shenzhou-18 crew, who are scheduled to be sent to space at 20:59 Thursday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20240424/8373770.shtml#!language=1 | CCTV

Shenzhou-18 Crew Launch to China Space Station | Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center FriendsofNASA.org: The Shenzhou-18 crew spacecraft was successfully launched by the Long March-2F Y18 rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China on April 25, 2024, at 12:59 UTC (20:59 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-18 is the seventh crew of three astronauts on a mission to the China Space Station. Shenzhou-18 Crew Ye Guangfu (commander) Li Cong (mission specialist) Li Guangsu (mission spec

The Shenzhou-18 crewed space mission completed its last joint practice before launch and the system-wide airtightness check on Tuesday. The rocket and spacecraft have completed the electrical performance test, and the astronauts and all systems at the launch site have carried out the launch drill, with everything reported to be in good condition. The spaceship will be launched in the coming days. #SpaceChina | China News 中国新闻网

Astronauts of the Shenzhou-18 mission are preparing for the handover with the Shenzhou-19 members at China's space station. The three Taikonauts began their six months in space on April 25. They are expected to return to Earth later this month. Over the past week, they carried out rendezvous and docking operation training as planned. #SpaceChina | CGTN