China plans to launch Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft in late April

The reporter learned from the "China Manned Spaceflight" WeChat official account that they plan to launch the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft in late April, when the Shenzhou 17 crew will return.

It is reported that the launch mission of Shenzhou 18 will be undertaken by the Long March 2F carrier rocket. This rocket is a special launch vehicle independently developed by China for manned spaceflight. It has the characteristics of high reliability and high safety. It is the main rocket of China's manned spaceflight project. At present, the astronaut crew has completed preliminary training and is undergoing mission-specific training. They will undergo rigorous physical examinations and psychological evaluations before launch to ensure that their physical and mental conditions are optimal.