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China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft crew captures stunning view of Earth

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China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft crew captures stunning view of Earth

2026-09-06 10:23 Last Updated At:17:42

The Shenzhou-23 crew, currently aboard China's orbiting Tiangong space station, has captured breathtaking footage of Earth, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

The newly released visuals offer a vivid, high-definition glimpse of the planet.

The crew completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Aug 28.

The astronaut trio -- Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying -- worked for approximately 5.5 hours and completed their tasks at 13:59 Beijing time (0559 GMT), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and ground support teams.

Zhu and Zhang installed debris shields and repaired the station's solar panels, ensuring the safety and stability of its power supply, according to the CMSA.

The three astronauts were launched aboard the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft on May 24 for an extended in-orbit mission.

China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft crew captures stunning view of Earth

China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft crew captures stunning view of Earth

China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft crew captures stunning view of Earth

China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft crew captures stunning view of Earth

China hopes to take German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's upcoming state visit as an opportunity to make greater progress in bilateral relations, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Steinmeier will pay a state visit to China from October 27 to 31.

"German president will visit China again after nearly eight years. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold talks with President Steinmeier. Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji will meet with him to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest. Besides Beijing, President Steinmeier will also visit Anhui Province," said Mao.

"The sound and steady growth of the all-round strategic partnership between China and Germany, the world's second and third largest economies, not only serves the interests of both countries, but is also what Europe and the world hope to see. The past 54 years since diplomatic ties were established have shown that mutual respect and mutual trust are the bedrock for a stable relationship and mutual benefit the key to success in bilateral cooperation. Our two countries have built strategic consensus through close collaboration and achieved shared prosperity in practical cooperation, delivering tangible benefits to both peoples," she said.

"President Steinmeier, an old friend of the Chinese people, has actively contributed to the development of China-Germany relations. We hope to work with the German side to take this visit as an opportunity to cement mutual trust, deepen cooperation and seek joint innovation, so as to make greater progress in bilateral relations, contribute to steady and sustained growth of China-Europe relations, and bring fresh energy to the world," said the spokeswoman.

China ready to work with Germany to make greater progress in bilateral relations: spokeswoman

China ready to work with Germany to make greater progress in bilateral relations: spokeswoman

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