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

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][3] - This mission marks the sixth manned flight during the space station application and development phase and the 37th flight of the manned space program [7] 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 [7] - The crew will stay in orbit for about six months, conducting various scientific and application tasks, including space science experiments and cargo operations [7][10] - The mission will involve 27 new scientific and application projects, including the first in-orbit experiment with rodents to study the effects of microgravity on behavior [10] Astronauts and Training - The crew consists of a pilot, a flight engineer, and a payload specialist, representing all three types of active astronauts in China [3] - Zhang Lu has previously flown on the Shenzhou-15 mission, while Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang are participating in their first flight [3] International Collaboration - China is currently selecting Pakistani astronauts, with plans for one to participate in a short-term flight mission alongside Chinese astronauts [12] - Two astronauts from Hong Kong and Macau have completed various training programs and are preparing for potential missions by 2026 [13] Future Plans - China aims to achieve a manned moon landing by 2030, with ongoing development of key technologies and spacecraft [14][18] - The Long March 10 rocket and other related systems are progressing well, with multiple tests and preparations underway for future missions [15][17]