BEIJING -- With its successful launch of a manned spacecraft on Sunday, China seeks to finish construction of its space station within the year and potentially enlist Russia's help and expertise.
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China makes final push for space station, eyeing Russian expertise
Crewed mission sent on board with construction slated to wrap up in 2022
The Long March-2F carrier rocket, carrying the Shenzhou 14 spacecraft and three astronauts, takes off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on June 5 for a crewed mission to build China's space station. (Cnsphoto via Reuters)
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