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China to conduct in‑flight abort test of new Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week

China will conduct an in‑flight abort test of its new-generation Mengzhou crew spacecraft next week, a critical validation of its crew‑safety systems and an essential milestone in Beijing’s human spaceflight programme. The trial will assess the vehicle’s ability to separate and protect a crew during a launch emergency.

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