China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-19 mission, sending a three-member crew to the Tiangong space station for a six-month stay. The crew launched on October 29, 2024, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March 2F rocket, marking China’s eighth long-duration spaceflight as part of its efforts to establish Tiangong as a permanent space laboratory. Commander Cai Xuzhe, along with taikonauts Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, will conduct a range of scientific research, maintenance tasks, and collaborative work with the returning Shenzhou-18 crew. Their mission is set to focu…