China accelerates lunar conquest with Shenzhou-23 mission

The Long March rocket blasted off from the Gobi Desert to launch the Shenzhou-23 mission, marking a new stage in China's space race.

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This mission is part of China's accelerated strategy toward establishing sustained human presence on the Moon.

The project reflects Beijing's technological and geopolitical ambitions in space exploration.

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