China's New Space Telescope Prepares for Launch as Next Space Station Crew is Announced

China plans to send a new space telescope, called Xuntian, to probe deep into the universe and install it on its Tiangong space station. The telescope will enable surveys and mapping of the sky. This announcement comes as China prepares to launch its next three-member crew for the space station. China aims to become a leader in space exploration and science, with plans to send a crewed mission to the moon by the end of the decade. The country has made significant advancements in its space program, including bringing back lunar samples and landing a rover on the far side of the moon.