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Core Points - The Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft is scheduled for launch on April 24, 2023, with a crew consisting of Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie, marking Chen Dong's return as commander after two years [1][3] - This mission is the fifth manned flight during the space station application and development phase and the 35th flight of the manned space program, focusing on in-orbit crew rotation, scientific experiments, and cargo operations [3][5] - The launch coincides with the 10th "China Space Day," adding significance to the mission as it celebrates the 55th anniversary of the successful launch of China's first artificial satellite, Dongfanghong-1 [5][6] Mission Objectives - The primary objectives include conducting scientific experiments, performing extravehicular activities, and installing space debris protection devices [3][10] - The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft will autonomously dock with the Tianhe core module approximately 6.5 hours after launch, forming a combination of three spacecraft and three modules [3][10] Crew and Training - The crew members Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie are participating in their first flight, with backgrounds as an Air Force pilot and an engineer from the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, respectively [1][3] - The fourth batch of astronauts has been undergoing training since August 2024, with plans for them to join flight crews in the near future [8][13] Scientific Experiments - The Shenzhou-20 mission will conduct three life science experiments involving zebrafish, planarians, and streptomyces, focusing on the effects of microgravity on biological processes [9][10] - The previous Shenzhou-19 mission successfully implemented 88 projects across various scientific fields, including space life sciences and microgravity physics, achieving significant milestones [6][10] Future Plans - The manned lunar mission preparations are progressing well, with various components like the Long March 10 rocket and the Dream Chaser spacecraft under development [11][12] - There are ongoing discussions for international collaboration, including the selection of Pakistani astronauts to participate in missions aboard the Chinese space station [13]