Preparations are underway at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for the launch of the Shenzhou XXI crewed spaceship, which will take place soon according to the China Manned Space Agency.

The spacecraft, mated with a Long March 2F carrier rocket, has already been transferred to the launch area. All infrastructure and equipment at the site have been verified to be in optimal condition, and advance checks and integrated tests are proceeding according to plan.

Following the transfer, launch center staff are conducting additional functional verifications and full-system operational drills. The next steps include propellant filling and a launch sequence when scheduled.

Jiuquan remains the sole launch site for China's crewed space missions, with all Shenzhou flights conducted from this facil

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