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China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
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China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

NPR News · May 25, 2026, 5:26 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 3 astronauts heading to its space station. One astronaut is set to stay in space for a year to explore human adaptability in long-duration spaceflights.

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