The spacecraft and its carrier rocket were moved to a launch platform Saturday . Female astronauts will be among the three - man crew , Xinhua reports . Final selection will be decided ` ` on the very last condition , '' it cites them as such . China hopes to build a space station , conduct a manned mission to the moon .
The spacecraft and its carrier rocket were moved to a launch platform Saturday . Female astronauts may be among the three-person crew , Xinhua reports . Final selection will be decided `` on the very last condition , '' Xinhua cites official as saying . China hopes to build a space station , conduct a manned mission to the moon .