History is blasting off—literally! Today’s 10th China Space Day coincides with the highly anticipated launch of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft at 5:17 p.m. Beijing Time, marking a cosmic handover in Earth’s orbit. 🛰️
The new crew of taikonauts (China’s astronauts) will soon take charge from the Shenzhou-19 team, who’ve been conducting experiments and observations since late October. In a heartwarming pre-launch moment, the current orbital crew shared a video message welcoming their successors, emphasizing collaboration in humanity’s quest to unravel space’s mysteries. 👩🚀🤝👨🚀
This milestone reflects China’s growing role in space exploration, blending cutting-edge tech with human ambition. As one Shenzhou-19 crew member put it: "Every launch writes a new chapter for all of us." 📖✨
Young space enthusiasts, mark your calendars: the countdown to liftoff has begun! 💥
