The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou XVIII spaceship have entered the country's space station and meet with another astronaut trio on April 26, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

The Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship's three astronauts successfully entered China's space station early on Friday.

Later, the two groups of astronaut crew members will conduct an on-orbit rotation at the space station.

During this period, six astronauts will work and live together at the space station for about five days to complete all scheduled tasks, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou XVIII spaceship have entered the country's space station and meet with another astronaut trio on April 26, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

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