China: Shenzhou-16 launches with first civilian on board

Three more astronauts are on their way to China's Tiangong space station, key to Beijing's plans of building a moon base by 2030.
 
China sent three astronauts, including a civilian, to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday as part of a crew rotation, according to state media.
 
This is China's fifth manned mission to its now fully functional space station since 2021. It's also the first time China has sent a civilian into orbit.