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China Launches Three Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station

China Launches Three Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station

Above: (L-R) Wang Haoze, Cai Xuzhe, and Song Lingdong of the Shenzhou 19 crewed space mission attend a see-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Oct. 30, 2024 in Alxa League. Image copyright: VCG/Contributor/Visual China Group via Getty Images

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China's space program stands as a beacon of human achievement and scientific progress, which was brilliantly demonstrated by the Shenzhou 19 mission's successful launch. The program emphasizes diversity and innovation, as well as a blend of seasoned and youthful personnel. 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 its orbital presence and surveillance capabilities, Beijing is developing counter-space 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.

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 30% chance that China will land the next person on the moon, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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