The reporter learned from the China Manned Space Engineering Office that on June 17, 2025, China successfully organized and implemented the zero altitude escape flight test of the Mengzhou manned spacecraft at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking a new important breakthrough in the development of China's manned lunar exploration project. This is the first time in 27 years that China has organized and implemented the zero altitude escape flight test of the Shenzhou manned spacecraft since 1998. At 12:30 pm on the same day, the ignition command was issued, and the escape engine of the Mengzhou manned spacecraft successfully ignited. The ship tower assembly was propelled up by the solid engine and reached the predetermined height about 20 seconds later. The return capsule and escape tower were safely separated, and the parachute was successfully deployed. At 12:32, the return capsule safely landed in the designated test landing area using airbag cushioning, and the test was a complete success. Compared with the Shenzhou spacecraft, the Mengzhou manned spacecraft has changed the previous model of "rockets responsible for escape and spacecraft responsible for rescue", with the spacecraft system assuming the overall function of escape and rescue, fully responsible for both escape and rescue tasks. Through experiments, a comprehensive assessment was conducted on the escape and rescue subsystem and related major systems of the Mengzhou manned spacecraft. At the same time, the correctness and matching of the escape timing, escape separation, and escape trajectory closed-loop control designs were verified, and the escape flight parameters were obtained. Escape rescue is an important safety measure for manned flight missions. In the event of an emergency, it can take the spacecraft carrying astronauts out of the danger zone and ensure the safe return of astronauts to the ground. The Mengzhou manned spacecraft is a new generation of manned space shuttle transport vehicle independently developed by China for subsequent manned space missions. The spacecraft adopts a modular design and can carry up to 7 astronauts. The overall performance of the ship has reached the international advanced level. It is reported that the Mengzhou manned spacecraft will become the core manned spacecraft supporting space station applications and development, manned lunar exploration and other missions in the future. The successful test has laid an important technical foundation for subsequent manned lunar exploration missions. In addition, the development of spacecraft such as the Long March 10 carrier rocket and lunar lander for manned lunar exploration missions is steadily advancing, and relevant experiments will be organized and implemented as planned in the future. (New Society)