China’s space program is gearing up for another milestone! The Shenzhou-18 crewed mission has wrapped its final rehearsal, setting the stage for a groundbreaking launch in April—the first crewed mission this month since the China Space Station’s inception.
The Long March-2F carrier rocket and Shenzhou-18 spacecraft passed all electrical tests, while astronauts and ground teams nailed their launch drills. Engineers even streamlined the process this time, ditching backup rocket tests to speed up the timeline. \"We’ve optimized efficiency without cutting corners,\" said Zhao Bingkun, a Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center engineer.
But April’s weather could throw curveballs—it’s the windiest and sandiest month in northwest China. Meteorologists prepped for this by crunching 10 years of wind data, ensuring contingency plans are ready.
Three astronauts will soon blast off for a six-month stay aboard the China Space Station. With the rocket now in position, the countdown begins! Stay tuned for liftoff updates—this is one giant leap for #TeamSpaceChina.
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