On Nov 16, the successful launch of the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft marked the end of China's 2024 manned space launch missions.

On April 25, a Long March 2F carrier rocket ignited and ascended from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China, successfully placing the Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship carrying three astronauts into its designated orbit.

After reaching the Tiangong space station, Shenzhou XVIII crew members Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu carried out routine maintenance and reinforcement tasks, and conducted over 90 experiments, including studies on "space fish farming", exploration of organic molecule origins, research on plant stem cell functions, and the exposure characteristics of lubricating materials under space conditions.

On Nov 16, the successful launch of the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft marked the end of China's 2024 manned space launch missions.

On April 25, a Long March 2F carrier rocket ignited and ascended from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China, successfully placing the Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship carrying three astronauts into its designated orbit.

After reaching the Tiangong space station, Shenzhou XVIII crew members Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu carried out routine maintenance and reinforcement tasks, and conducted over 90 experiments, including studies on "space fish farming", exploration of organic molecule origins, research on plant stem cell functions, and the exposure characteristics of lubricating materials under space conditions.

The Shenzhou XIX crew members undertake training for operating core module on Aug 15. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY

Shenzhou XIX astronaut Song Lingdong trains for extravehicular activities. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY

Using a virtual reality headset, Shenzhou XIX astronaut Wang Haoze trains for an extravehicular mission on May 14. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY

Shenzhou XVIII crew members pollinate plants at a laboratory on Feb 5. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY

Shenzhou XIX astronaut Song Lingdong trains in a centrifuge on May 9. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY

Shenzhou XVIII astronaut Li Cong prepares for underwater training on March 22. XU BU/FOR CHINA DAILY