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WATCH LIVE: China launching Shenzhou 21 astronaut mission to Tiangong space station

China will launch the Shenzhou 21 astronaut mission to its Tiangong space station today (Oct. 31) at 11:44 a.m. EDT (1544 GMT). Watch it live here and read our preview story.

Blastoff! China's Shenzhou 21 crew launches to Tiangong space station - YouTube

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