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Taikonauts Wang Haoze, Cai Xuzhe, and Song Lingdong of the Shenzhou-19 mission

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The International Space Station (ISS) will be retired in 2030 after more than 32 years of continuous service. Naturally, there are questions regarding what will replace this station, which has served as a bastion for vital research and inter-agency cooperation in space. In the past, China has indicated that their Tiangong ("heavenly palace") space station will be a successor and rival to the ISS, offering astronauts from other nations an alternative platform to conduct research in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As part of this plan, China recently announced plans to double the size of Tiangong in the coming years. This announcement was shared last Wednesday, October 4th, during the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2023) in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), three new modules will be added to Tiangong, which currently consists of the Tianhe Core Cabin Module (CMM) and two Laboratory Cabin Modules (LCM)—Wenhian ("Quest for the Heavens") and Mengtian ("Dreaming of the Heavens"). This expansion will be accompanied by extending the station's operational lifetime. According to the statement made by CAST, Tiangong will be in service for more than 15 years, 10 more years than previously announced. This means that China intends to keep Tiangong operational until 2037 or later, several years after the ISS is decommissioned and deorbited. As of the penning of this article, the station has been fully operational since late 2022 (a total of 894 days) and has been occupied for the past 764 days. The station has hosted 15 taikonauts (a maximum of three at a time) at orbital altitudes of 340 to 450 km (210 and 280 mi).

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Tiangong from Aerois (High Rollers)

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Just under two hours until the launch of Shenzhou 19, which will send 3 taikonauts to the Tiangong space station.

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History made with 6 Chinese astronauts now onboard Tiangong. I hand the RARE opportunity to image / record this HISTORIC event. I imaged the Chinese Space Station, Tiangong on 12-02-22 Max 80° 5:55pm EST in average seeing conditions from my Manorville NY Observatory. Please Share

by @lordphilip14

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The launch of the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft is imminent. This will be a standard crew rotation for the Chinese Space station The mission emblem for this manned flight was co-designed by Ding Yi and Wu Linhua, two designers from the Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts.

The visual center of the logo captures the moment of rendezvous and docking between the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft and the space station complex, while both fly around the Earth and draw a beautiful arc.

The number "19" is integrated into the Chinese dragon element, dancing up, like a spaceship rushing out of the Earth, and the color is consistent with the spacecraft, making the logo harmonious and unified in color

The logo also has 19 surrounding stars to match the missions numbering

The outer ring of the logo is red and yellow, representing the flag of the People's Republic of China. In order to reflect the depth and mystery of the universe, the interior is dark blue, and the Earth background is light blue, which distinguishes the atmosphere, the ocean, and the land. The main body of the space station and the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft is white, which reflects the sense of science and technology and contrasts with the background color

In the initial draft, the mission number "19" of our logo is represented by a red "Chinese dragon"

"unifying its color with the space station assembly. At the same time, we also made different attempts on the composition and color matching of the space station, and formed the final submission version."

"After repeated trial and error, we chose to reduce the gradient color and enhance the contrast of the logo color to enhance the recognition. An embroidered version was formed."

"Ding Yi:We strive to show respect for the exploration of science and technology, and to integrate the curiosity of the unknown into the design of the logo; It is not only part of the history of spaceflight, but also a symbol of human courage and innovation.It is hoped that this logo will inspire more people's enthusiasm for science and contribute to our common spirit of exploration. May this logo become a "star" in the universe and witness the glorious moment of mankind in space."

"Wu Linhua:The Shenzhou-19 manned mission logo was recognized and adopted, I am deeply honored, which is not only an affirmation of me as a designer, but also a praise for my teaching career "

Before the launch, the China Manned Space Engineering Office will invite Ding Yi and Wu Linhua, designers of the Shenzhou 19 manned mission logo, to the Jiuquan satellite launch center to watch the launch :)

[netmassimo]

A confirmation has arrived that three Chinese taikonauts from the Shenzhou 17 mission reached the Chinese space station Tiangong with an automated docking maneuver. They blasted off about 6.5 hours earlier atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. They form the sixth crew of the Chinese space station and will remain there for about six months, the standard duration for a mission.

The three taikonauts, as the Chinese call their astronauts, of the Shenzhou 17 mission are Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin, whose names were announced only the day before the launch, as is customary for the Chinese.

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西遊記-

99- Yùhuángdàdì/ 玉皇大帝/ Jade emperor

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Tiangong over Tennessee

August 18, 2023

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Una tripulación de tres personas entra en la estación espacial china Tiangong

La tripulación llegó alrededor de las 12:51 pm y se reunió con los astronautas de la anterior misión Shenzhou-18, "iniciando una nueva ronda de transferencia de tripulación en órbita", dijo la agencia de noticias estatal Xinhua.

Tres astronautas chinos, incluida la única mujer ingeniera espacial del país, ingresaron a la estación espacial Tiangong el miércoles tras un lanzamiento en órbita a primera hora de la mañana. La misión Shenzhou-19 despegó con su trío de exploradores espaciales a las 4:27 am (2027 GMT del martes) desde el Centro de Lanzamiento de Satélites de Jiuquan en el noroeste de China, informaron Xinhua y…

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E192 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your premier source for the latest news in space and Astronomy. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're embarking on a cosmic journey that spans from the militarization of space to the mysteries of Venus. Highlights: - Militarization of Space: As space becomes a potential battleground, nations worldwide are investing in space defense. With both kinetic and non-kinetic weapons being explored, the risks of an arms race in space are growing, raising concerns about the need for updated international regulations. - ESA's HERA Mission Success: The European Space Agency's HERA mission marks a milestone with its CubeSats, Juventus and Milani, successfully signaling from deep space. This achievement paves the way for future deep space missions using these miniature satellites. - Launch Schedule: A busy week for space launches includes China's Shenzhou 19 mission, SpaceX's multiple Starlink launches, and a secretive Russian mission. With Rocket Lab also joining the action, the global space launch landscape continues to expand. - China's Space Milestone: Wang Haoze becomes China's only female spaceflight engineer to join the Tiangong Space Station crew, marking a significant step in China's space exploration efforts and highlighting its commitment to diversity. - NASA's Artemis 3 Landing Sites: NASA narrows down potential landing sites for the Artemis 3 mission near the Moon's south pole. These sites offer scientific value and the potential for sustainable lunar exploration, setting the stage for future human missions to Mars. - Venus's Ancient Impact Craters: New research suggests the discovery of ancient impact craters on Venus, providing insights into the planet's geological history and challenging our understanding of planetary evolution. For more cosmic news, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter and explore sponsor links for great deals. Catch up on all our previous episodes and join our celestial community on social media. Find us as #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. Sponsor Links: NordVPN - www.bitesz.com/nordvpn - currently Up to 74% off + 3 extra months Old Glory - www.bitesz.com/oldglory Official NASA Merch. Over 100,000 items in stock Proton Mail - www.bitesz.com/protonmail Secure email that protects your privacy Malwarebytes - www.bitesz.com/malwarebytes Premium protection for you and all your devices! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support

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Les membres de l'équipage de Shenzhou-18 achèvent leur deuxième sortie dans l'espace

L'équipage de Shenzhou-18 a achevé sa deuxième sortie dans l'espace, selon l'Agence chinoise des vols spatiaux habités.

Les taïkonautes de l’équipage de Shenzhou-18, actuellement à bord de la station spatiale chinoise en orbite, ont achevé le 3 juillet à 22h51 (heure de Beijing) leur deuxième sortie dans l’espace, selon l’Agence chinoise des vols spatiaux habités. Ye Guangfu, Li Cong et Li Guangsu ont travaillé durant environ 6,5 heures pour réaliser plusieurs tâches, comme l’installation des dispositifs de…

[netmassimo]

A confirmation has arrived that three Chinese taikonauts from the Shenzhou 18 mission reached the Chinese space station Tiangong with an automated docking maneuver. They blasted off about 6.5 hours earlier atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. They form the 8th crew of the Chinese space station and will remain there for about six months, the standard duration for a mission.