Propellant filling for the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft-carrier rocket combination began at around 09:00 Tuesday in preparation for launch the following day.
China's Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship is scheduled to launch at 04:27 Wednesday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwest, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced Tuesday.
The entire fueling process will last seven to eight hours. It is expected that the rocket propellant will be fully filled around 17:00 Tuesday.
According to the mission plan, after the completion of the propellant filling, the Long March 2F Yao-19 carrier rocket will officially enter the pre-launch phase.
On Wednesday, the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft will fly into space and dock with the Chinese space station. The three astronauts of the Shenzhou-19 mission will also meet with the Shenzhou-18 crew members, who are currently in orbit.
At present, the Shenzhou-18 crew is conducting safety inspections on the rendezvous and docking port equipment, the exterior and interior of the spacecraft, and is also conducting material inventory and other work to prepare for another space meeting.
The Shenzhou-18 crew is scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site on Nov 4 after completing the work handover to the Shenzhou-19 crew.
Shenzhou-19 is the 33rd flight mission of China's manned space program and the fourth manned mission during the application and development stage of China's space station.
Propellant filling for Shenzhou-19 spacecraft-rocket combination in progress
Propellant filling for Shenzhou-19 spacecraft-rocket combination in progress
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
