{"id":237436,"date":"2025-10-24T11:34:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T11:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/237436\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T11:34:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T11:34:12","slug":"china-prepares-to-launch-shenzhou-21-crewed-spaceship-xinhua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/237436\/","title":{"rendered":"China prepares to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship-Xinhua"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"pdCQmO0iYDmbY3sAVl\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/794f294710a9471cbaa122704d5cd77f.jpg\" data-name=\"794f294710a9471cbaa122704d5cd77f\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket to be transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday. The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA. All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p>JIUQUAN, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) &#8212; The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. \u25a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"AOdgJTPtUzERyc3ugc\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/78fcaf69dda14771ab6123408e19e101.jpg\" data-name=\"78fcaf69dda14771ab6123408e19e101\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"EfHfJHuAmd5oxbv71B\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/467edc745bc148e18db9843f9b0d55df.jpg\" data-name=\"467edc745bc148e18db9843f9b0d55df\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"ebPOIPQI41yQGfHy7M\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/73ab1a80804b4b2da40593d44a4965a8.jpg\" data-name=\"73ab1a80804b4b2da40593d44a4965a8\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"qkGweQ455gRJWiOXFn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/60a9b1968bf940b4b8ef8282928ff96e.jpg\" data-name=\"60a9b1968bf940b4b8ef8282928ff96e\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"3TwZMS45WngTDcfNfP\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iBvsWflWX4XVSW9z.jpg\" data-material-id=\"25102405600010\" data-name=\"2025102457baa7e77fcf4eefaf1002a9c7b5fdd9.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"wshyEAVajt7NQBpvnM\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/qRW82CgbTFVShGyx.jpg\" data-material-id=\"25102404660707\" data-name=\"202510241aa86c12dca34424840470044ec59a03.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket to be transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"gTWhBhco9ZU4Gi2rgA\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/upeIID69lkdnqusx.jpg\" data-material-id=\"25102404663066\" data-name=\"20251024a64e0592689246ff8b27d8d8aecba68f.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket to be transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"v8XDsZv2sZCutGMQz2\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UicpohJlKa4BXoaF.jpg\" data-material-id=\"25102406520131\" data-name=\"202510248cd81e94dff64f1289874c58bded917b.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket being transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"ynt1f9r26D2kItH1a2\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/YUcytIRYPiLiDeGh.jpg\" data-material-id=\"25102402843803\" data-name=\"202510244f2fe65d8bcd4ab58e3c8911aad6440e.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo\/Xinhua)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"luDqh4RBfNzJ64yesn\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mx2IgethlAFU1auo.jpg\" data-material-id=\"25102405603575\" data-name=\"20251024f6a5d93226ba4434b5a9ebc49968ada3.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2025 shows the combination of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket to be transferred to the launching area. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.<\/p>\n<p>All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, while various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. 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