China’s Space Triumph and a Celestial ’Smiley Face’

25/04/2025 11 min
China’s Space Triumph and a Celestial ’Smiley Face’

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Episode Synopsis

Explore China's successful Shenzhou 20 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a significant milestone in their space exploration efforts. Discover the rare celestial 'smiley face' alignment of Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon, captivating stargazers worldwide. Plus, delve into the dramatic disintegration of Comet SWAN as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a unique opportunity to study cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.

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