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China's Long March 2F rocket takes off for a manned mission from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Jiuquan.

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Video. China steps up space race with another successful rocket launch

Updated: 24/04/2025 - 14:09 GMT+2

Three astronauts have been sent to China's own space station to replace the current crew in a bid to reach the moon or even Mars.

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