China launches three astronauts up to its new space station

China launched the Shenzhou 12 mission from the Zhou Chen Satellite Launch Center, marking its first crewed mission in nearly five years. The mission is part of China's efforts to build a new space station, with the Shenzhou 12 being the third of 11 planned launches. The Tianha core module, already in orbit, will house astronauts for three months. The module is larger than previous ones, offering more space and separate bedrooms. Astronauts will conduct experiments and spacewalks. Despite criticism over a previous uncontrolled rocket reentry, China assures safety with published rocket trajectories.

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