我国锚定2030年前实现登月！神舟二十一号乘组将首次在太空养小鼠，我国正选拔巴基斯坦航天员，将择机安排1人执行短飞

Core Points - The Shenzhou-21 manned mission is scheduled for launch on October 31 at 23:44 Beijing time, with a crew of three astronauts: Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang [1][10] - This mission marks the sixth manned flight in the space station application and development phase and the 37th flight of the manned space program [10] Group 1: Mission Details - The Shenzhou-21 spacecraft will dock with the Tianhe core module approximately 3.5 hours after launch using an autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking mode [10] - The crew will stay in orbit for about six months, during which they will conduct various scientific and application tasks, including spacewalks and cargo operations [10][13] - The mission will also involve the arrival of the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft and the Shenzhou-22 manned spacecraft [10] Group 2: Scientific Research - The crew will carry out 27 new scientific and application projects, focusing on key scientific issues in fields such as space life sciences, aerospace medicine, and space materials science [13] - Notably, the mission will include the first in-orbit experiment with rodents, specifically four mice, to study the effects of microgravity and confinement on behavior [13][14] Group 3: Equipment and Training - One of the space suits currently in orbit has been used over 20 times, surpassing its design life, and will be retired from active use but will undergo further testing [15] - The selection process for Pakistani astronauts has begun, with plans for one to participate in a short-term flight mission alongside Chinese astronauts [16] - Two astronauts from Hong Kong and Macau have completed various training programs and are progressing well towards their future flight missions [17] Group 4: Future Plans - The overall progress of China's manned lunar landing mission is on track, with key components like the Long March 10 rocket and the Dream Chaser spacecraft undergoing development [18][21] - The goal remains to achieve a manned lunar landing by 2030, with ongoing verification of new technologies and rigorous testing schedules [21]