BEIJING, April 19 -- China will conduct a series of intensive space missions in 2026, including the Tianwen-2 probe's close approach and observation of its target asteroid, an official said.

According to Liu Yunfeng, deputy director of the system engineering department of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the country will also carry out crewed missions such as Shenzhou-23, conduct flight verification tests of multiple reusable rockets, and promote high-quality development in the commercial space sector. He made the remarks at a press conference ahead of the upcoming Space Day of China.

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