Chinese Crew Enters China's New Space Station

China has launched a new space mission with three astronauts docking at the Heavenly Harmony space station. This mission marks a return to space for China after a five-year break and is a source of national pride. Due to US concerns over secrecy and military ties, China is barred from the International Space Station, prompting them to build their own. The new station is designed to outlast the ISS, which may be decommissioned by 2024. In three months, a new crew and a cargo ship will head to the station.

What is the name of the new Chinese space station where the astronauts docked?

• Celestial Palace

• Heavenly Harmony

• Sky Fortress

• Star Haven

How long is the current mission at the Heavenly Harmony space station?

• One month

• Four months

• Two months

• Three months

Why is China's space program not part of the International Space Station?

• Lack of funding

• Environmental regulations

• Technological limitations

• US concerns over secrecy and military ties

What is a unique feature of China's new space station compared to the ISS?

• It is smaller in size

• It is designed to outlast the ISS

• It has fewer crew members

• It is located closer to Earth

What is planned to happen three months from the current mission?

• A new crew and cargo ship will arrive

• The astronauts will return to Earth

• The space station will be expanded

• The space station will be decommissioned