China's Cosmic Ambitions: New Astronauts on the Horizon

China has launched three astronauts to its Tiangong space station to perform scientific experiments. One key experiment involves using lunar soil bricks in space, which could aid in constructing a lunar research station by 2035. The Shenzhou-19 mission underscores China's rapid advancements in space exploration.

China has taken another significant step in its ambitious space exploration program, sending three astronauts to the Tiangong space station to carry out a series of scientific experiments.

On Wednesday, the spacecraft Shenzhou-19 launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre aboard a Long March-2F rocket, with an array of space science experiments planned, including testing bricks made from simulated lunar soil. These bricks could play a crucial role in constructing a future lunar research station.

As China looks beyond Tiangong, the country aims for a manned lunar landing by 2030, capitalizing on its rapid advancements in both manned and unmanned space missions. Meanwhile, the United States faces challenges with its crewed flights, underscoring the competitive landscape of international space exploration.

(With inputs from agencies.)