Jiuquan, China (XNA) Jun 16, 2013China successfully launched its fifth manned spacecraft late Tuesday afternoon, sending three astronauts on the country's longest space trip. With 10 astronauts and six spacecraft launched into space in a decade, China is speeding up on the path of exploration and building a home for Chinese in the galaxy. At a see-off ceremony held hours before the launch, Chinese President Xi Jinpi Reported by Space Daily 4 hours ago.