China's new-generation spacecraft tracking ship Yuanwang-7 sailed into the ocean from the Yangtze River on July 26, 2016, beginning its maiden mission, according to Xinhua. Yuanwang-7 was accompanied by Yuanwang-6. Yuanwang-5 also set out days before. The three will carry out 10 missions in the Pacific and Indian oceans, including maritime tracking of the manned spaceflight Shenzhou-11, in the latter half of this year, according to the ship's officer. (Photo: China News Service)
