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The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft launches successfully from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, carrying three

Chinese space program — The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft launches successfully from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, carrying three astronauts on a six-month mission to install space debris protection in

Published April 24, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Chinese space program.

The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft launches successfully from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, carrying three astronauts on a six-month mission to install space debris protection in the Tiangong space station and carry out scientific experiments on solar and cosmic ray radiation on planarians. [https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/china-launches-shenzhou-20-mission-chinese-space-station-state-media-reports-2025-04-24/ (Reuters)] [https://www.dw.com/en/china-sends-3-astronauts-off-to-space/a-72335837 (DW)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-04-24).