China to Launch Shenzhou-19 Crewed Space Mission on October 30

China is set to launch its Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission on October 30, with a team of astronauts, including the country's only female spaceflight engineer, Wang Haoze, on board. The mission is scheduled to launch at 4:27am on Wednesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. This marks a significant step towards China's ambitious goal of placing astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and constructing a lunar base. The Shenzhou-19 mission aims to further the country's space exploration efforts, with the crew members having previous experience in space missions. Wang Haoze, who is the third Chinese woman to take part in a crewed mission, will join astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong on the mission. The crew will be based at the Tiangong space station, with a planned return date set for late April or early May next year. This mission is a crucial milestone in China's space program, marking a significant advancement in the country's space exploration capabilities.