Today on Friday, November 14, 2025, the Chinese mainland's Shenzhou-21 spaceship drifted away from the Tiangong space station, marking a big step in the Chinese mainland's space adventure 🚀
Shenzhou-21 carries the crew from the previous mission, Shenzhou-20. Their return was originally due on November 5, but a minor bump from tiny space debris delayed their trip home. Now, floating free, they are heading back safely.
Key highlights:
- Undocking date: Nov 14, 2025
- Mission delay: Suspected impact from tiny space debris on Shenzhou-20
- Agency: Chinese mainland's Manned Space Agency (CMSA)
Next steps? The crew will carry out a re-entry sequence and splash down on the Chinese mainland's designated landing zone. It's a smooth conclusion after weeks aboard Tiangong's microgravity lab.
For young space fans, it's a reminder: even tiny debris can shake up plans, but teamwork and tech keep missions rolling 🌌✨
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China's Shenzhou-21 spaceship undocks from space station combination
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