Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson of the China Manned Space Program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, speaks during a press conference ahead of the Shenzhou-19 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A sculpture depicting a Chinese astronaut is seen at a park ahead of the Shenzhou-19 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A mural depicting the launch of a Chinese space mission is seen before a press conference ahead of the Shenzhou-19 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Staff prepare for a press conference ahead of the Shenzhou-19 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwest China Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

The launch pad for the Shenzhou-19 mission is seen during day break at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwest China Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese astronaut Song Lingdong waves during a press conference ahead of a Shenzhou-19 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Chinese astronauts Wang Haoze, left, waves near Cai Xuzhe as they meet the press ahead of the Shenzhou-19 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

From left, Chinese astronauts Wang Haoze, Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong wave as they meet the press ahead of the Shenzhou-19 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)