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China has unveiled its fourth batch of astronaut candidates, featuring a historic first : payload specialists from Hong Kong and Macao! The 10 selected candidates—eight space pilots and two science-focused specialists—will train for missions including a manned moon landing by 2030.
The inclusion of specialists from Hong Kong and Macao marks a groundbreaking step, with local communities cheering the move as a boost for regional STEM development. All candidates will undergo rigorous training at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center, blending geology studies and lunar mission simulations.
Huang Weifen, chief designer of China’s astronaut program, revealed that geology field trips and advanced engineering prep are already underway. \"We’re building technical reserves for humanity’s next giant leap,\" she said, hinting at future international collaborations aboard China’s space station.
Did you know? China’s astronaut corps now includes pilots, engineers, and specialists, reflecting its expanding space ambitions . With 39 astronauts selected since 1998, the program is prepping for moonwalks—and maybe interplanetary road trips someday!
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: payload specialists from Hong Kong and Macao! The 10 selected candidates—eight space pilots and two science-focused specialists—will train for missions including a manned moon landing by 2030.
The inclusion of specialists from Hong Kong and Macao marks a groundbreaking step, with local communities cheering the move as a boost for regional STEM development. All candidates will undergo rigorous training at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center, blending geology studies and lunar mission simulations.
Huang Weifen, chief designer of China’s astronaut program, revealed that geology field trips and advanced engineering prep are already underway. \"We’re building technical reserves for humanity’s next giant leap,\" she said, hinting at future international collaborations aboard China’s space station.
. With 39 astronauts selected since 1998, the program is prepping for moonwalks—and maybe interplanetary road trips someday! 
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