China launches Shenzhou-23 spacecraft with crew

China successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 manned spacecraft on a mission to conduct scientific experiments in orbit. The spacecraft separated from the launch vehicle and entered the designated orbit, with the crew reported to be in good condition. The launch took place at 11:08 p.m. local time (3:08 p.m. GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.

The crew will carry out more than 100 scientific experiments during their mission, including research on artificial embryos, rare earth alloys, and new batteries. The mission is part of China's ongoing space program, which has seen several successful crewed missions in recent years.

According to the report by Mehr News Agency (MNA), citing TASS, the launch was recognized as successful. The Shenzhou-23 mission continues China's efforts to expand its presence in space and advance scientific knowledge.