Current Affairs - International - Discussion

China launched the Shenzhou-21 mission to its Tiangong Space Station, marking another milestone in its rapidly advancing space programme. The mission carried three astronauts — including 32-year-old Wu Fei, the nation’s youngest astronaut — and four lab mice for biological experiments in microgravity. Conducted from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre using a Long March-2F rocket, the mission aims to expand research on space-based biology, maintenance operations, and spacewalks. This achievement aligns with China’s long-term goal of landing humans on the Moon by 2030 and reinforces its position as a key global player in space exploration and scientific innovation.