China Launches Three Astronauts, Including First Civilian, Into Orbit

China Launches Three Astronauts, Including First Civilian, Into Orbit

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The rocket carrying the Shenzhou-16 spacecraft lifted off from a launch site in northern China’s Gobi Desert. SINGAPORE—China sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit Tuesday as part of a new crew for its space station, showcasing the nation’s expanding capabilities in space at a time when…

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