China Sends 3 Men Into Space

The transcript covers the launch of China's Shenzhou 12 mission from the Geo Tron Launch Center in Inner Mongolia. It introduces the astronauts, including the captain Nie Haisheng, and outlines the mission's objectives, such as spacewalks and the development of the Tiangong space station. The launch is part of China's broader space ambitions, which include missions to the Moon, Mars, and potentially Jupiter. The Tiangong space station is expected to be operational by next year, potentially becoming the only space station once the ISS retires.

Where is the Geo Tron Launch Center located?

• Tibet, China

• Beijing, China

• Inner Mongolia, China

• Shanghai, China

Who is the captain of the Shenzhou 12 mission?

• Tong Hongbo

• Yang Liwei

• Nie Haisheng

• Liu Boming

What is the name of the space station the Shenzhou 12 is heading towards?

• International Space Station

• Tiangong

• Skylab

• Mir

How many astronauts are aboard the Shenzhou 12 spacecraft?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What is the expected operational year for the Tiangong space station?

• 2022

• 2023

• 2024

• 2025

Which country is the second to successfully land a rover on Mars?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Russia

Which planet is China planning a mission to in the 2030 range?

• Saturn

• Mars

• Neptune

• Jupiter