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China launches latest Shenzhou mission

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year

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Drawn.News visual brief: China launches latest Shenzhou mission with 1 of 3 astronauts preparing for a yearlong stay
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China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year.

  1. Frame 1China launches Shenzhou 23.
  2. Frame 2Three astronauts head for Tiangong.
  3. Frame 3One crew member prepares for a year in orbit.
  4. Frame 4Lai Ka-ying becomes Hong Kong's first astronaut in space.
  5. Frame 5Next question: the long lunar road to 2030.
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May 24, 1:34 PM EDT
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