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China plans to launch over 60 space missions in 2023 - Space Agency

Beijing, Jan 19 (UNI) China plans to carry out over 60 space missions in 2023, launching more than 200 spacecraft into orbit, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said.
"In 2023, CASC plans to arrange more than 60 space missions, launch more than 200 spacecraft and carry out a series of major tasks," the agency said in a statement on WeChat.
By the end of 2023, China aims to break the national record for the number of space launches — 64 space missions, with 188 spacecraft launched into orbit — achieved last year. In particular, Beijing intends to send the Tianzhou-6 unmanned cargo spacecraft, as well as Shenzhou-16 and Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft, to the Tiangong space station.
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Death toll from Cyclone Freddy rises to 499 in Malawi

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US welcomes 60-day extension of grain exports agreement - Kirby

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Biden signs bill to declassify intel on Covid origins - White House

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Two teachers stabbed by student in Canadian Province of Nova Scotia - Law Enforcement

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