China Launches 14th Crewed Mission to Tiangong Space Station

China’s 14th manned space mission launched successfully, with the Long March-2F rocket carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong Space Station as part of the Shenzhou-19 mission. Liftoff took place from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert. The astronauts—Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze—will replace the current crew and conduct scientific studies, including extravehicular activities, testing equipment for space debris protection, and conducting payload assessments. This mission, set to continue until spring, includes mission commander Cai Xuzhe, experienced astronaut from Shenzhou-14, and marks Wang’s role as China’s only female spaceflight engineer.