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China prepares to launch Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship

CGTN

 , Updated 20:54, 22-Oct-2024
The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket was transferred to the launch area, October 22, 2024. /China Media Group
The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket was transferred to the launch area, October 22, 2024. /China Media Group

The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket was transferred to the launch area, October 22, 2024. /China Media Group

The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket was transferred to the launch area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMS) said on Tuesday.

The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket. /China Media Group
The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket. /China Media Group

The combination of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket. /China Media Group

Standing at nearly 60 meters tall and weighing around 40 tonnes, the Shenshou-19 combination has been waiting for this mission as it was the backup rocket for the Shenzhou-18 mission.

According to the CMSA, the launch site facilities are in good condition. Following today's vertical transportation, various pre-launch checks and joint tests will be carried out according to plan.

The launch is expected in the coming days.

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