China Astronauts to Attempt Nation’s Longest Space Mission After launching from the Gobi Desert on Monday, the two astronauts will stay on an orbiting lab for 30 days — a national record for staying in space. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Sun explosion: Terrifying moment Sun shockwave sends particles flying into space - VideoAsteroid warning: Space rock the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza to skim EarthNASA edges one step closer to the Moon as Orion spacecraft completes 'most demanding' testJupiter shock: Incredibly rare moment mysterious object slams into planet in white flashBees Swarm Berlin, Where Beekeeping Is BoomingHere There Be Dragons. But Can They Survive an Invasion of Tourists?