Shenzhou-21 Launch: 3 Astronauts, 3.5-Hour Docking 🚀
China’s Shenzhou-21 spacecraft launched from Jiuquan at 11:44 p.m., with a rapid automated docking planned at the Tianhe core module in about 3.5 hours.
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Hong Kong & Macao Astronauts Pass Tough Space Training
Two astronauts from Hong Kong and Macao are in great shape after completing rigorous training with the China Manned Space Agency, preparing for their upcoming space mission.
Meet the Shenzhou-21 Crew Ahead of Friday Launch 🚀
Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang met the press ahead of the Shenzhou-21 launch scheduled for Friday at 11:44 p.m. from Jiuquan.
China’s Shenzhou-20 Crew Poised to Break Space Duration Record 🚀
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew has spent 188 days in orbit and aims to set a new record for the longest mission by astronauts from the Chinese mainland.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Revealed by Chinese Mainland for Friday Launch 🚀
China’s space agency named Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang as the Shenzhou-21 crew, set for a Friday launch to the space station.
China’s Shenzhou-21 Crew to Lift Off Friday Night
China’s Shenzhou-21 mission lifts off Friday at 11:44 p.m. from the Chinese mainland’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking the 37th flight of its crewed space program.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Nears Mission End After 170 Days in Orbit
After more than 170 days in orbit, the Shenzhou-20 crew is completing key brain research aboard the Chinese mainland’s space station before returning to Earth.
Shenzhou-20 Crew’s Fourth Spacewalk: Six Hours of Stellar Work
The Shenzhou-20 crew completed their fourth spacewalk, spending six hours outside the China Space Station to finish all tasks with help from the station’s robotic arm.
NASA’s Crew-10 Safely Splashes Down After ISS Mission
NASA’s Crew-10 astronauts, including Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, splashed down off Southern California after a five-month mission on the ISS.
Chinese Astronauts Board Tianzhou-9 for Shenzhou-20 Mission
Chinese astronauts board the Tianzhou-9 cargo ship to transfer supplies to the China Space Station, advancing the Shenzhou-20 mission.