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China plans to launch two manned spacecraft every year
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China plans to launch two manned spacecraft and one or two cargo spacecraft into space per year after the completion of the basic T-shaped structure of the country's space station in late 2022, according to the China Manned Space Agency. As planned, the Shenzhou-16 manned spacecraft will be launched in May and docked at the core module's radial port, and the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft will be launched in October and docked at the core module's front port. The astronauts will conduct in-space scientific and technical experiments throughout this year's two manned flight missions. Work on platform management, astronaut support, and science education activities will also be undertaken.

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