China News Service, Beijing, June 17th. Comprehensive news: At 9:22 on June 17, Beijing time, the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft was successfully launched in Jiuquan.

Many international media have paid close attention to it and called this a "milestone step" for China to build a powerful space country, demonstrating China's aerospace confidence and strength.

At 9:22 on June 17, Beijing time, the Long March 2 F Yao 12 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched on time at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

About 573 seconds later, the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered the scheduled orbit. The three astronauts Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming, and Tang Hongbo were successfully sent into space. The flight crew was in good condition and the launch was a complete success.

The China Space Station is about to welcome its first batch of "residents."

The picture shows the launch of the Long March 2 F-Yao-12 carrier rocket.

Photo by Wang Jiangbo issued by China News Agency

　　According to the Associated Press, China sent its first batch of three astronauts to the new space station for missions. This is China's first manned mission in the past five years.

The three astronauts will be stationed in the Tianhe core module and complete a three-month stay in orbit to carry out experiments, test equipment, and perform maintenance.

　　Agence France-Presse said that the three astronauts will carry out China's "longest manned mission to date", which is a "milestone step" for China to build a space power nation.

Reuters also said that this is a "historical mission."

　　Singapore’s "Lianhe Zaobao" article stated that this is the first manned flight of the Chinese space station during the construction phase and will create a new record in China's space history.

According to the space station construction mission plan, 11 missions will be implemented this year and next, including 3 space station module launches, 4 cargo spacecraft and 4 manned spacecraft launches. The space station will be completed in orbit by 2022 and the National Space Laboratory will be completed.

　　The article also quoted Ji Qiming, assistant to the director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office, as saying that the propulsion module and orbital module of the Shenzhou manned spacecraft will be destroyed when it reenters the atmosphere and will not cause harm to the ground.

It is believed that after the completion of the Chinese space station, Chinese and foreign astronauts will jointly participate in the flight of the Chinese space station.

　　The British Broadcasting Corporation News website believes that the launch and subsequent missions "reaffirmed China's growing confidence and strength in the aerospace field."

　　Many media outlets including CNN, Nihon Keizai Shimbun have pointed out that China's aerospace industry is developing rapidly.

Last month, the "Zhu Rong" rover successfully reached the surface of Mars. Earlier, the Chang'e 5 probe successfully landed on the moon and sent samples of lunar soil back to Earth. These tasks are "very complicated and extremely challenging."

　　In an interview with Al Jazeera, Jonti Horner, professor of astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia, said that China’s progress was “astonishing” and believed that China’s performance over the past year has indeed made it a "Explore the front and center of space".

　　Many foreign netizens also sent blessings under the report of the successful launch of the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft: "Congratulations to China! This is a milestone." "A safe journey and a healthy return." "China, go ahead." (End)