China and the US Intensify Space Race with New Lunar Missions

China launched Shenzhou-23 from Jiuquan, three astronauts docked with Tiangong after 3.5-hour flight.
One astronaut will stay for a year to study long-term human physiology for Moon 2030 goals.
Li Jiaying, a former Hong Kong police inspector, is first Hong Kong astronaut in Chinese mission.
Commanders Zhu Yangzhu and pilot Zhang Yuanzhi are part of crew.
Scientists conduct world's first human 'artificial embryo' experiment in space for reproduction.
China tests Mengzhou spacecraft and Long March-10 rockets for future lunar missions.
China's space program accelerates amid US and Russia competition, with US targeting 2028 lunar landing and Russia aiming 2035 base.

Space Exploration | Lunar Missions | International Space Competition

United States | China | Russia | Jiuquan | Tiangong

Li Jiaying | Zhu Yangzhu | Zhang Yuanzhi

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