China to Launch New Crew in Shenzhou-19 to Its Space Station
NewsweekNOV 2024
China's space program stands as a beacon of human achievement and scientific progress, brilliantly demonstrated by the Shenzhou 19 mission's successful launch. The program emphasizes diversity and innovation, with young talent like Wang Haoze joining veteran commander Cai Xuzhe. With eight successful crewed missions to Tiangong and plans for lunar exploration, China's space endeavors inspire a new generation while contributing to our shared understanding of the cosmos.
China's rapidly advancing space program is geared toward achieving military dominance in orbit and on Earth, aiming to disable US and allied space capabilities if desired. Alongside increasing orbital presence and surveillance capabilities, Beijing is developing counterspace weapons, including anti-satellite tools, that threaten American systems. Strict security around its space operations reflects the broader rivalry with the West, as China pushes to establish its influence in space and beyond.
There's a 30% chance that China will land the next person on the moon, according to the Metaculus prediction community.