The Shenzhou-18 crew members on board China's orbiting space station have shared a set of photos and videos, showcasing the shocking beauty of Earth and the cosmos from about 400 kilometers above.
During the mission, the three astronauts, Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu, have marveled at the stunning landscapes, from snow-white seas of clouds to vibrant blue oceans and cities lit up at night.
In their downtime, the crew often gaze through the windows of the space station, recording the majestic rivers, and towering mountains of China. They have captured the stunning visuals of the iconic Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, as well as the Yellow River and the Yangtze River that are regarded as the "mother rivers" of the Chinese nation.
The Shenzhou-18 crew are scheduled to return to Earth in late October this year after staying in orbit for about six months.
Shenzhou-18 astronauts capture stunning views of Earth from space
The Box office for the 2024 National Day holiday, including previews and presales, exceeded 500 million yuan (71.14 million U.S. dollars) as of 16:39 on Tuesday or the first day of seven-day holiday, according to online data.
During the period, a selection of movies will be screened, featuring genres such as fantasy, action, animation, and patriotic films.
On the first day of the holiday, the box office earnings reached 374 million yuan (53.21 million U.S. dollars) as of 17:00, with a total of 464,000 screenings held nationwide.
"The presale situation has exceeded our expectations. Today, the average occupancy rate in our IMAX-equipped screening halls ranges between 40 percent and 50 percent," said Shen Tao, manager of a movie theater in Beijing.
According to the data, China's box office for 2024, including presales, surpassed 35 billion yuan (4.98 billion U.S. dollar) as of 09:42 on Tuesday.
National Day holiday box office exceeds 500 mln yuan on 1st day
