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China Manned Space Agency (CMSA)

China: Logos Unveiled for 3 “Socialist” Space Missions in 2025! (20.1.2025)

According to the CMSA, crews for the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions will consist of three astronauts each. Shenzhou-20 is set to dock with the radial port of the space station’s core module, while Shenzhou-21 will dock with its front port.

The main tasks of the astronauts will include extravehicular activities, cargo outbound deliveries via the station’s cargo airlock module, and the conducting of space science experiments and technology tests.

In the second half of 2025, China plans to launch the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in its southern Hainan Province. This mission will deliver supplies for astronauts, propellants to ensure the space station’s operation, various types of payloads, and more.

China’s manned space station project has entered its application and development stage — with two manned spacecraft missions and one to two cargo missions planned annually.

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The Mighty Okinawan Lion!

Ryukyu: Studying the ‘Okinawa’ Name! (22.2.2024)

I was asked about the history and meaning of the name ‘Okinawa’ and ‘Ryukyu’ – both Japanese in origin – but premised upon older Chinese ideograms. At the above link, there is my research regarding the forensic study of the ideograms involved and my conclusions premised upon these findings. The term ‘Okinawa’ appears to be a post-1872 CE construct – at least in regard to the forming of the Japanese Prefecture of that name. Generally, Chinese literature does not use this term – but prefers the far older ‘Lu Qiu’ designation which dates back around 1500-years.

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Palestine: Israel Uses US-Supplied “White Phosperous” in Latest War Crime! (20.10.2023)

Phosphorus bombs are Internationally Prohibited under the Geneva Convention of 1980, which stipulated the prohibition of the use of white phosphorus as an incendiary weapon against humans and the environment, but Israel has deployed this illegal weapon many times in the past.

The phosphorus bomb is a destructive thermal bomb. International laws prohibit its use in civilian areas. White phosphorus is its most important component, from which it took its second name, “the white bomb.” It is used in wars to cause fires with the aim of clearing enemy positions, illuminating the battlefield at night, and distinguishing targets. It is also used to cause widespread human losses through burns and breathing diificulties.

Chemistry Professor Khaled Itani – defines white phosphorus as a chemical substance made from solid phosphate. It has a waxy consistency and an unpleasant smell, somewhat similar to the smell of garlic. It is usually a translucent white color that tends to be yellow, and may take on a dark colour when deployed. He told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed: “This material is used in many industries, including military industries, to manufacture bombs with a devastating effect.”

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