China prepares to launch Shenzhou-12 manned spaceship

Photo shows the combination of the Shenzhou-12 manned spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket after it was transferred to the launching area of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, June 9, 2021. The combination of the Shenzhou-12 manned spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said Wednesday. The facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned, said the CMSA. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)