China unveils Shenzhou-20 crew for space station mission(1/4)

Photo released on April 23 shows Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R), and Wang Jie, respectively who will carry out the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission.

The China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday that the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched 17:17 Thursday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Chen Dong will be the commander. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Photo released on April 23 shows Chen Dong, one of the three astronauts who will carry out the Shenzhou-20 space mission. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Photo released on April 23 shows Wang Jie, one of the three astronauts who will carry out the Shenzhou-20 space mission. (Photo provided to China News Service)

Photo released on April 23 shows Chen Zhongrui, one of the three astronauts who will carry out the Shenzhou-20 space mission. (Photo provided to China News Service)