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On October 30, 2024, China launched the Shenzhou-19 mission, sending a crew of three, including the country's third female astronaut, to the Tiangong space station. The crew will conduct scientific research and extravehicular activities during their six-month stay.
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On November 4, 2024, a new crew arrived at China's Tiangong space station, replacing astronauts who had completed a six-month mission. This marks a significant step in China's ambitions for lunar exploration by 2030 and its growing role in global space endeavors.
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Recent studies reveal that volcanic activity on the Moon's far side occurred as recently as 2.8 billion years ago, with some rock fragments dating back to 4.2 billion years. These findings, from China's Chang'e-6 mission, challenge previous assumptions about the Moon's geological history and suggest a more complex volcanic timeline.