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On the day of  April 25th Thursday 2024   Hours Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China At 20:59 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time  on April 25, 2024, Beijing time, the Long March 2F Yao18 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. , About 10 minutes later, the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the Carrier rocket and entered the predetermined orbit. Currently, the Takionaut crew is in good condition and the launch was a complete success.

Before then the Launch.. Takionauts Departure Ceremony was held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center……  At 18:09 on April 25th, 2024, Beijing time, the Shenzhou 18 manned mission’s Takionaut crew departure ceremony was held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Held at the Yuanmengyuan Square.  At 18:10, Xu Xueqiang, commander-in-chief of China’s Manned Space Engineering Project and commander-in-chief of the Space Station Application and Development Stage Mission Command, issued a “departure” order, and three astronauts, Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, took the order. At present, the Takionaut crew of Shenzhou 17 has been stationed at the space station for nearly six months, and they are actively preparing to welcome the Takionaut crew of Shenzhou 18 which is coming soon….


After the spacecraft enters orbit, it will conduct autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking with the space station assembly in accordance with predetermined procedures. The astronaut crew of Shenzhou 18 will rotate in orbit with the astronaut crew of Shenzhou 17. While working and living on the space station, the crew of Shenzhou 18 will conduct multiple extravehicular activities and carry out practical experiments and applications in the fields of basic microgravity physics, space material science, space life science, aerospace medicine, and aerospace technology. , completing various tasks such as the installation of the space station’s debris protection and reinforcement device, the installation and recovery of extravehicular loads and extravehicular platform equipment.
This mission is the third manned mission in my country’s manned space program entering the space station application and development stage. It is the 32nd launch mission since the project was established and implemented, and it is also the 518th flight of the Long March series of launch vehicles.

After the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft entered orbit, it successfully docked at the radial port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 3:32 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time on April 26, 2024, Beijing time. The Takionaut crew of Shenzhou 17 has made all preparations to welcome the astronaut crew of Shenzhou 18. The two Shenzhou crew flying combinations with an average age of less than 40 years old are about to meet in the “Tiangong”!​​​

At 05:04 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time on April 26th, 2024, Beijing time, the Shenzhou 17th astronaut crew successfully opened the “door” to welcome the Shenzhou18 from afar. The astronaut crew settled in the “Tiangong”. This is the fourth space reunion of Chinese astronauts! Subsequently, the two astronaut crews will perform on-orbit rotations on the space station. During this period, the six astronauts will work and live together on the space station for about five days to complete various scheduled tasks…..

The #Shenzhou18 is launching tonight for science experiments. From agricultural projects on earth to satellites in space, you can find the academic prowess and innovative scientific research achievements of #CUHK. Let’s explore how CUHK’s research accomplishments connect the realms of earth and space.

🌱 CUHK has launched Hong Kong’s first agricultural project in space. Longhuang soybeans together with the rhizobia specimens developed by CUHK research team, were sent into space by the Shenzhou-16 and Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft respectively, further advancing soybean breeding technology

🛰️ With the support of the Hong Kong government, The Institute of Space and Earth Information Science (ISEIS) at CUHK, aims to independently develops and launches CUHK’s first satellite

👨‍🚀 ISEIS owns the only ground receiving station for remote sensing of satellite data in Hong Kong. It serves as the only local base for the National Remote Sensing Center of China

On the 28 April 2024 it was Handover from the the Shenzhou 17 to the Shenzhou 18 crew… ! 中国 Takionauts Completed On-orbit Handover 神州七号…… The Takionaut Shenzhou 17 crew will return to Earth on April 30] On April 28, 2024, Beijing time, the astronaut crews of Shenzhou 17 and Shenzhou 18 A handover ceremony was held in orbit, and the two crews handed over the keys to the Chinese space station.
So far, the Shenzhou 17 astronaut crew has completed all scheduled tasks and will return to the Dongfeng Landing Site on the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft on April 30. The landing site and various participating systems are making preparations to welcome the astronauts home…

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On the afternoon of the 26th April 2024 , the Dongfeng Landing Field organized and completed the last full-system comprehensive drill of the Shenzhou 17 search, rescue and recovery mission in accordance with the full system, full status, and full process!
Landing field ready! Welcome the 17th Takionauts back home!

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On the 21st December 2023 Hour Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration   On May 10th 2023 , the combination of the  Chang Zheng Long March 7 Yao 8 carrier rocket has safely arrived at the Wenchang Space Launch Site…… According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the Long March-7 Yao-8 carrier rocket that will carry out the Tianzhou-7 launch mission has completed all development work before leaving the factory and will be launched in 2023.

 It was safely transported to the Wenchang Space Launch Site on December 21, 2023. After that, the Long March 7 Yao 8 launch vehicle will carry out final assembly and testing at the launch site together with the Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft that has arrived in advance. At present, all participating systems in the launch site area are steadily preparing for missions as planned….

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Tianzhou 7 arrives in Wenchang! Expected to launch in January 2024

Recently, after completing the work related to leaving the factory, the “Tianzhou 7” cargo spacecraft has arrived at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China. Subsequent final assembly, testing and other work will be carried out as planned. Preparations for the launch site for the next cargo supply mission are underway as planned. Expand.

It is expected that in January 2024, the “Tianzhou-7” cargo spacecraft will be launched by the “Long March 7” Yao-8 carrier rocket. The spacecraft will ascend using the rapid rendezvous and docking mode and dock behind the “Tianhe” core module of the Chinese Space Station. Send a new batch of cargo supplies to the port for the “God Seventeen” mission. Before the “Tianzhou-7” spacecraft goes up, the “Tianzhou-6” spacecraft will unlock and separate from the rear port of the “Tianhe” core module, freeing up the docking port for the former.

The “Tianzhou-7” cargo spacecraft is the second in a new batch of “Tianzhou” spacecraft. This batch has developed and produced six spacecrafts, “Tianzhou-6” to “Tianzhou-11”. Compared with the “Tianzhou-5” spacecraft in the previous batch, the “Tianzhou-7” spacecraft has undergone system upgrades and greatly improved the cargo compartment. The cabin volume has increased by 20% and the transportation capacity has increased by about 500. Kilogram, the maximum transport capacity has been increased from the previous 6.9 tons to about 7.4 tons, and the materials provided to astronauts will be able to support longer missions. Based on the increase in transportation capacity, the launch density of the space station mission “Tianzhou” cargo spacecraft has been adjusted from the previous 2 times/1 year to 3 times/2 years, with an average of one launch mission every 8 months, and the subsequent launch density will be further reduced.

“Tianzhou-6”
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The “Tianzhou-7” cargo spacecraft adopts a dual-cabin tandem configuration, with a propulsion cabin and a cargo cabin from bottom to top. The total length of the spacecraft is 10.6 meters, the maximum diameter of the main body (cargo compartment) is 3.35 meters, the dry mass is 6.5 tons, the maximum upward transport capacity is 7.4 tons, and the cargo-cargo ratio reaches 0.53. The “Tianzhou” improved cargo spacecraft is the spacecraft with the strongest transportation capacity, the highest cargo load ratio, and the most comprehensive on-orbit support capabilities among the world’s active cargo spacecraft.

Since the establishment of the space station, the launch missions of China’s manned space project have entered a normalized stage, with 2 manned launch missions and 1 to 2 cargo launch missions being carried out on a regular basis every year. According to the plan, China’s manned space program will carry out four launch missions in 2024: “Tianzhou 7”, “Shenzhou 18”, “Tianzhou 8” and “Shenzhou 19”. Among them, “Tianzhou 7” “No. 1” mission will take the lead.

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It is on the morning of October 26, 2023, the “Shenzhou 17” manned spacecraft carrying three Takionauts will be launched from the 921 station of the Jiuquan Satellite launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China  by the “Long March 2F” Yao 17 carrier rocket to joining up with the Crew of the Shenzhou 16 Takionaut Crew onboard the Tiangong –China Space Station, On the 25th October 2023 CNSA- China National Space Administration According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the Takionaut Shenzhou 17 Crew is aiming to be launched at 11:14 on October 26th 2023.

On 31st October 2023 CNSA – China National Space Administration China’s Shenzhou-16 Taikonauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao return to Earth on October 31st 2023 onto towards Dongfeng Aerospace City- Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center- Inner Mongolia China, People’s Republic of China….. Having completed all their scheduled tasks on China’s space station. The three Takionauts handed over the control of the space station to the Shenzhou-17 crew, completing the country’s third in-orbit crew rotation. They will touch down at Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which is ready for their return.

With the development of China’s aerospace technology, the timing and technology of each Shenzhou crew return are basically fixed. ….Now, the countdown to the Shenzhou16 return landing sequence is -1 hour, and the orbital module has been depressurized! What’s the next sequence?

At 20:37 on October 30, 2023, Beijing time, the Shenzhou 16th manned spacecraft and the space station assembly were successfully separated. Before separation, the Takionaut crew of Shenzhou 16 and the astronaut crew of Shenzhou 17 carried out work handover and completed the exchange of on-orbit work experience, the transfer and installation of uplink materials and downlink samples. After separation, the Shenzhou 16 astronauts held high-definition cameras and flew around the spacecraft to complete a panoramic image of the space station assembly with the Earth as the background. Subsequently, the return capsule of the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft will choose an opportunity to return under the control of ground commands. The astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao who are on a business trip to the China Space Station will soon embark on a journey home. I wish the astronauts and crew of Shenzhou 16 a safe journey! See you east wind! See you in Beijing!

The return capsule of the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft successfully landed. The first manned mission in the application and development stage of the space station was a complete success

At 8:11 on October 31, 2023, Beijing time, the return capsule of the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng Landing Field. On-site medical supervision and medical insurance personnel confirmed the health status of astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao Good, the Shenzhou 16 manned mission was a complete success.

At 7:21, the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center issued a return command through the ground measurement and control station, and the orbital module of the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft was successfully separated from the return module. After that, the spacecraft returned to brake and ignited the engine, and the return capsule separated from the propulsion module. The return capsule landed successfully. The search and rescue team responsible for the search, rescue and recovery mission found the target in time and arrived at the landing site.

The Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on May 30, 2023, and then docked with the Tianhe core module to form a combination. As the first batch of astronauts to carry out manned missions in the application and development stage of the space station, the three astronauts stayed in orbit for 154 days, during which they conducted one extravehicular activity and the fourth space teaching activity of the China Space Station. They cooperated to complete The space station’s multiple cargo missions have laid the foundation for the regular implementation of space station missions.

This mission is the first manned mission for China’s manned spaceflight project to enter the space station application and development stage. With the close cooperation of the astronaut crew and ground scientific researchers, human factors engineering, aerospace medicine, life ecology, biotechnology, Many space science experiments (experiments) such as materials science, fluid physics, and aerospace technology have made important progress in the fields of space life science and human body research, microgravity physics, and new space technologies, and have taken the manned space project from construction to Application, an important step in the transformation from input to output…

【feel good! 神州16 The Takionaut crew safely and smoothly exited the cabin]

At 9:10 on October 31, 2023, Beijing time, Shenzhou 16 Takionauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao all safely and smoothly escaped from the cabin. Good health.

So far, astronaut Jing Haipeng has successfully completed his fourth space flight. His cumulative mission time in orbit has exceeded 200 days. He is the Chinese astronaut who has performed the most missions so far. my country’s first aerospace flight engineer Zhu Yangzhu and first payload expert Gui Haichao also successfully completed their first flight, marking that all three types of astronauts in my country have completed flight assessments and practical tests, laying the foundation for the subsequent development and large-scale implementation of the project. Laying a good foundation for space science experiments

神肖六肖 Shenzhou 16 “Doctoral Crew” arrived in Beijing safely on 1600 Beijing Time The astronaut crew that successfully completed the Shenzhou 16 manned mission arrived safely in Beijing on October 31, 2023 on the mission aircraft. Leaders of the Space Station Application and Development Stage Flight Mission Headquarters came to the airport to greet them. After arriving in Beijing, the three astronauts will enter an isolation and recovery period, undergo comprehensive medical examinations and health assessments, and arrange rest.

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It is on the morning of October 26, 2023, the “Shenzhou 17” manned spacecraft carrying three Takionauts will be launched from the 921 station of the Jiuquan Satellite launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China  by the “Long March 2F” Yao 17 carrier rocket to joining up with the Crew of the Shenzhou 16 Takionaut Crew onboard the Tiangong –China Space Station, On the 25th October 2023 CNSA- China National Space Administration According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the Takionaut Shenzhou 17 Crew is aiming to be launched at 11:14 on October 26th 2023.

The crew for the Shenzhou 17 manned mission will consist of three Takionauts: Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin, with Tang Hongbo serving as the commander. The crew includes 1 second-batch astronaut and 2 third-batch Takionauts. It is the youngest average age of the Takionaut crew since the launch of the space station construction mission…..

On the morning of October 26 2023, the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Three Takionauts, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin, and the “Shenzhou 17 manned mission logo” carried the spacecraft to space. As the designer of the Shenzhou 17 manned mission logo, Tan Haoyu, a student at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, was also invited to the launch site to observe and witness.

At 11:13:59 in the morning, the Shenzhou 17 spacecraft was ignited and launched. There was a special audience at the scene. She was the designer of the Shenzhou 17 mission logo—Tan Haoyu, a first-year postgraduate student majoring in cultural and creative design at the Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts.

At noon on the 26th, a cover news reporter contacted Tan Haoyu. She said that watching the logo she personally designed fly into space, she felt like she was still “in a dream.” “I arrived at the scene two days before the launch. In fact, before I came, I expected that I would be very excited, but when I went to the scene and watched it with the surrounding audience, it was a different feeling. That is the word ‘excited’ Two words can’t describe it.”

Due to a tight schedule, Tan Haoyu can only communicate with reporters by phone. She said that although the sunlight at the Jiuquan launch site was very strong, it still could not stop the enthusiasm of the audience in anticipating the launch of the “Shenzhou 17”.

“Especially the moment the rocket ignited, I could hear the roar of the rocket taking off and the cheers of the surrounding audience.” Tan Haoyu said that at that moment, he felt more deeply the pride of participating in the design, “It was like a huge wave facing us. It rushed forward and instantly drowned out all my thoughts, leaving only the spacecraft at the scene in my mind.”

According to previous reports, on February 15, 2023, the China Manned Space Engineering Office solicited from the public the logos of the three missions of Tianzhou 6, Shenzhou 16, and Shenzhou 17. After Tan Haoyu learned the news, he actively participated in the creative team of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and designed the Shenzhou 17 mission logo using “symmetrical” composition, highlighting the central focus, and combining the number “17” with the spacecraft tail flame.

In May of this year, Tan Haoyu accepted an exclusive interview with cover news and introduced in detail how she used just 11 days to design the “winning” work.

“Although the whole creation process only lasted 11 days, I used every bit of the creative feeling I accumulated in my life. Therefore, for me, the meaning of ‘ Shenzou 17- ‘ is even more special.” Tan Haoyu said this .

At the end of the call, Tan Haoyu told the cover news that experiencing this design has strengthened his belief in being an excellent designer. “I hope there will be more opportunities in the future to participate in design projects that serve the country.”​​​​

The Shenzhou 17 manned mission logo is the first mission logo publicly solicited from the whole society for the manned space project. It is the only work designed and selected by college students. As the mission is approaching, Tan Haoyu, the designer of the mission logo and a graduate student at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, is invited to share the design concept and mental journey of the mission logo.

Some feelings Exploring the vast universe has always been the millennium dream of our Chinese nation. I clearly remember the excitement and excitement every time I sat in front of the TV to count down and watch the launch of the spacecraft.

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The mission logos of the Shenzhou 16, Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft and Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft launched this year are the first mission logos in the history of China’s manned space project to be publicly solicited from the whole society. When I saw this solicitation , as a student, I have both expectations and some apprehensions about being able to participate in this activity. At that time, I submitted the manuscript with a learning attitude and asked myself to do my best. The School of Design of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts gave us great support for our creative submissions and organized a team of instructors to provide in-depth guidance.

​When I learned that the logo I designed was selected, I was very excited and surprised. I felt that my design was recognized. This greatly encouraged me and made me more confident on the road of learning and work hard. Come up with more meaningful designs. I hope my example can encourage more students to actively participate and contribute to the people, society and country!

Logo design concept

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During the design and research phase, I conducted in-depth research on the logos of previous domestic manned space missions and related foreign space mission logos. I gained a systematic understanding of the design style, information transmission, and use of elements of aerospace logos, and clarified the concept of “solemn, vigorous, and vigorous” “Upward” is the main design direction of the Shenzhou 17 manned mission logo.

​In the process of designing the logo of the Shenzhou 17 manned mission, I used “starry sky”, “earth”, “space station” and “spacecraft tail flame” as the main elements in the logo. In order to express the mission and space station configuration characteristics more accurately, with the help of a team of instructors, I systematically sorted out the configuration changes of the space station from construction to completion, and gradually became familiar with the docking relationship between the spacecraft and the space station. In the end, I It can use intuitive graphic language to show the state of the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft docking with the forward port of the Tianhe core module of the space station after launch, and forming a three-cabin and three-ship combination.

​I think the biggest design highlight of the Shenzhou 17 manned mission logo is the mission number “17”. After many attempts at expressing the mission number, I finally came up with the design idea of ​​combining the shape of the tail flame of Shenzhou 17 with the mission number “17”. The tail flame of this eruption makes the whole picture show a surging upward trend, which symbolizes the momentum of our country’s aerospace industry being prosperous and vigorously developing.

In my original design of the logo, the number “17” was not in the tail flame of the spacecraft. Instead, “17” is pressed behind the entire space station. Later, my instructor gave me some advice. If “17” was placed at the back, the hierarchy would look confusing and the space station and spacecraft would not be highlighted. So, I adjusted it to make the hierarchy clearer. During the process of many adjustments, I suddenly discovered that this tail flame part seems to be used to highlight the “17”, which will make the layers appear clearer. At the same time, there will also be a visual center point, so that “17” will be more conspicuous.

​In addition, during the preliminary research, I also found that the previous task logo designs were not symmetrical, so I came up with the idea of ​​​​creating based on “symmetry”. The design of “17” and the spacecraft can be combined to present a state of “soaring into the sky”, and some of the stars I drew on both sides of “17” also have the overall effect of “rising up into the sky”. This kind of design is our best blessing to China’s aerospace industry, and also reflects the booming trend of our country’s aerospace industry.

In terms of the color matching of the logo, I will use dark blue representing “space” as the background color, with red representing “China” as the center. The significant color contrast makes the digital tail flame as eye-catching as a torch. Through the combination of blue and red These two colors pay tribute to what I consider the great spirit of manned spaceflight.

How the Shenzhou Seventeen logo was born
 

Let me share with you its evolution based on the works I drew.


This picture is my attempt at the logo of the Shenzhou 17 manned mission in the early draft stage. first Draft
process draft
 
During the revision stage, I further refined the configuration of the space station and spacecraft, and also made different attempts at composition, color matching, etc. After receiving feedback from the teacher, I was not satisfied with the colors, so I continued to adjust.
process draft
 
Entering the late revision stage, I recolored the logo, readjusted the composition, and came up with the idea of ​​using numbers as tail flames. I also appropriately shrunk the space station to highlight the main spacecraft of the current mission. 
At this time, I still felt that the overall tail flame digital combination was not satisfactory, so I continued to adjust.
Task ID final submission version
 
After repeated attempts, I chose to highlight the mission spacecraft and tail flame 17. I adjusted the stars in the background to match the dynamics of the spacecraft to give the feeling of rising. I modified the stars surrounding the outer ring of the logo and added changes in thickness to the lines to make them more dynamic. 
Done, submit!

On the eve of the launch mission, the China Manned Space Engineering Office will invite Tan Haoyu, the designer of the Shenzhou 17 manned mission logo, to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to watch the launch. At the same time, we welcome more aerospace enthusiasts from all walks of life to actively participate in the subsequent mission logo collection activities. The exciting launch moment is waiting for you to witness!

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