The World in Images
Destination Moon: China is fine-tuning its launch
S5 • E40 Apr 7, 2026 11m
China is preparing for its first manned lunar mission in the coming years and is using this project for its public relations. A cheering crowd accompanies the arrival of three taikonauts, who will soon depart for the Chinese space station. Folkloric and communist symbolism is prominently featured in this ceremony.
