China unveils Shenzhou-19 crew members(1/4)

Photo released on Oct. 29, 2024 shows Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe (C), Song Lingdong (R) and Wang Haoze who will carry out the Shenzhou-19 space mission. Cai will be the commander.(Photo provided to China News Service)

The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 4:27 a.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

Photo released on Oct. 29, 2024 shows Cai Xuzhe, one of the three astronauts who will carry out the Shenzhou-19 space mission. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Photo released on Oct. 29, 2024 shows Song Lingdong, one of the three astronauts who will carry out the Shenzhou-19 space mission. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Photo released on Oct. 29, 2024 shows Wang Haoze, one of the three astronauts who will carry out the Shenzhou-19 space mission. (Photo provided to China News Service)