New Crew Heads to Space as Shenzhou-18 Prepares for Earth Return
China is gearing up for another milestone in its space exploration journey! The Shenzhou-19 crewed spacecraft will launch to the Tiangong Space Station in late October, while the current Shenzhou-18 team wraps up their six-month mission. 🌌
Meet the Taikonauts Making History
The Shenzhou-18 crew—Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu—have been orbiting Earth since April, conducting scientific experiments and collecting critical data. Despite a packed schedule during China’s National Day holiday, they’re prepping the station for their replacements like *pro space roommates*—tidying up and planning a welcome meal! 🍲
Handover in Zero Gravity
The upcoming week-long transition will see the two crews working together to ensure smooth operations. New footage shows the Shenzhou-18 trio excitedly discussing how to make the newcomers \"feel at home,\" blending science with serious out-of-this-world hospitality. 👨🚀✨
