China Expands Space Program with Historic Shenzhou-23 Launch
China successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert early Wednesday, carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. The mission marks a significant milestone in Beijing’s space program, as it includes the first-ever astronaut selected from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, signaling a broader push for…