The Shenzhou-17 blasts off from the Jiuquan launch site in northwest China at 11:14 am (0314 GMT), carrying a three-astronaut team, including Jiang Xinlin, Tang Hongbo and Tang Shengjie.
At a farewell ceremony, hundreds of supporters waving the Chinese national flag and clutching yellow flowers cheered on the three astronauts -- wearing white and blue spacesuits -- as they were introduced to the crowds. (Video Courtesy of AFPTV)
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