PHOTO COLLECTION: China Space
PHOTO COLLECTION: China Space
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the Shenzhou 20 mission, Chen Dong, center, speaks next to his comrades Chen Zhongrui, right, and Wang Jie as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
People wave national flags as they gather for a send-off ceremony for the Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
People waving national flags and flowers are reflected on a staff member’s sun glasses as they attend a send-off ceremony for the Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad is seen near the Chinese characters for launch, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A staff member poses for a photo shoot near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A fire engine moves near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff members and journalists visit a site near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff members take photo of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Journalists film Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission, from left, Wang Jie, captain Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui wave at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission captain Chen Dong, center, Wang Jie, left, and Chen Zhongrui meet with the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission from left, Wang Jie, captain Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui wave as they meet with the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Chen Dong speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Chen Zhongrui speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Wang Jie speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Attendees and journalists leave after a press conference of astronauts for a Shenzhou-20 mission, in front of a display roster of Chinese astronauts at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A Chinese national flag and pins showing the Tiangong space station are displayed on a uniform of Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 mission during a meeting with media at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A reporter films as Chinese astronaut Wang Jie speaks during a meeting with media about the upcoming Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff walk by a painting of a Shenzhou mission launch as they leave the building after a press conference by Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson of the China Manned Space Program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, ahead of the Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff stand near a poster of a Shenzhou mission during a press conference by Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson of the China Manned Space Program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, ahead of the Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the Shenzhou 20 mission, Chen Dong, center, speaks next to his comrades Chen Zhongrui, right, and Wang Jie as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the Shenzhou 20 mission, Chen Dong, center, speaks next to his comrades Chen Zhongrui, right, and Wang Jie as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
People wave national flags as they gather for a send-off ceremony for the Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
People wave national flags as they gather for a send-off ceremony for the Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
People waving national flags and flowers are reflected on a staff member’s sun glasses as they attend a send-off ceremony for the Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
People waving national flags and flowers are reflected on a staff member’s sun glasses as they attend a send-off ceremony for the Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad is seen near the Chinese characters for launch, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad is seen near the Chinese characters for launch, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A staff member poses for a photo shoot near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A staff member poses for a photo shoot near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A fire engine moves near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A fire engine moves near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff members and journalists visit a site near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff members and journalists visit a site near the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff members take photo of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff members take photo of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft sitting atop a Long March rocket covered on a launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Journalists film Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission, from left, Wang Jie, captain Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui wave at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Journalists film Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission, from left, Wang Jie, captain Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui wave at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission captain Chen Dong, center, Wang Jie, left, and Chen Zhongrui meet with the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission captain Chen Dong, center, Wang Jie, left, and Chen Zhongrui meet with the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission from left, Wang Jie, captain Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui wave as they meet with the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission from left, Wang Jie, captain Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui wave as they meet with the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Chen Dong speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Chen Dong speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Chen Zhongrui speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Chen Zhongrui speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Wang Jie speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou 20 mission Wang Jie speaks during a meeting with media members at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Attendees and journalists leave after a press conference of astronauts for a Shenzhou-20 mission, in front of a display roster of Chinese astronauts at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Attendees and journalists leave after a press conference of astronauts for a Shenzhou-20 mission, in front of a display roster of Chinese astronauts at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A Chinese national flag and pins showing the Tiangong space station are displayed on a uniform of Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 mission during a meeting with media at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A Chinese national flag and pins showing the Tiangong space station are displayed on a uniform of Chinese astronaut for the upcoming Shenzhou-20 mission during a meeting with media at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A reporter films as Chinese astronaut Wang Jie speaks during a meeting with media about the upcoming Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A reporter films as Chinese astronaut Wang Jie speaks during a meeting with media about the upcoming Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff walk by a painting of a Shenzhou mission launch as they leave the building after a press conference by Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson of the China Manned Space Program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, ahead of the Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff walk by a painting of a Shenzhou mission launch as they leave the building after a press conference by Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson of the China Manned Space Program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, ahead of the Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff stand near a poster of a Shenzhou mission during a press conference by Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson of the China Manned Space Program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, ahead of the Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Staff stand near a poster of a Shenzhou mission during a press conference by Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson of the China Manned Space Program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, ahead of the Shenzhou-20 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, Wednesday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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