China’s space program is soaring to new heights as the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission enters its final countdown! 🌍✨ The China Media Group confirmed a successful full-system rehearsal this week, with all equipment and personnel now ‘ready for ignition’ to kickstart this landmark journey.
Countdown on track 🕒
Teams at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, alongside stations nationwide, simulated the entire launch sequence—from pre-launch prep to orbital flight. ‘Everything’s running smoothly,’ said Chen Tingzheng, a spokesperson at Jiuquan. ‘Rockets, spacecraft, and ground systems are optimized for liftoff.’
Weather watch 🌤️
Meteorologists are crunching data to lock in the perfect launch window. Despite potential atmospheric hiccups, Zhang Fang from Jiuquan assured: ‘Stable weather conditions meet all mission requirements.’ Next up: final inspections and propellant checks! 🔧
This mission underscores China’s growing prowess in space exploration. Stay tuned—history is about to blast off! 🚨✨
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China's Shenzhou-20 crewed mission set for launch after final drill
cgtn.com