China sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit Tuesday as part of a new crew for its space station
Mission to relieve space-station crew shows nation’s growing capability and drive to rival U.S.
beyond EarthThe rocket carrying the Shenzhou-16 spacecraft lifted off from a launch site in northern China’s Gobi Desert.SINGAPORE—, showcasing the nation’s expanding capabilities in space at a time when mounting military and technological competition with the U.S. is stoking geopolitical tension.Continue reading your article with
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