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Following the Crew-8 mission's return from the International Space Station, one NASA astronaut was hospitalized for observation due to an unspecified medical issue. The crew, which included three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after nearly eight months in space.
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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.