Explainer: Espying the innovative spirit of Chinese civilization

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- About two weeks ago, China's Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship was sent into space atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, marking the first crewed mission after the country completed the construction of its space station.

It was also a moment that served as a reminder of the cultural significance embedded in the names given to the country's space exploration.

From "Shenzhou" and "Bei