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Lift off and records: Shenzhou-19 takes flight

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The Shenzhou-19 spaceflight launched from northwest China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center early Wednesday, marking the start of a six-month mission. A few hours after takeoff, the crew rotated in orbit with the returning Shenzhou-18 team, whose commander, Ye Guangfu, has set a record of more than 370 days in space! Here's to a successful mission for Shenzhou-19 and a huge shoutout to Shenzhou-18 as they get ready to touch down!

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