Chinese Mainland’s First Sea-Based Rocket Net Recovery Platform Delivered
The Chinese mainland delivered Pathfinder, its first sea-based rocket net recovery platform, marking a leap for reusable rocket launches and maritime recovery.
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The Chinese mainland delivered Pathfinder, its first sea-based rocket net recovery platform, marking a leap for reusable rocket launches and maritime recovery.
Aboard the Chinese mainland’s orbiting lab, Shenzhou-21’s Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang carried out key space science, microgravity tests, emergency drills and health checks.
The Chinese mainland’s first emergency standby Shenzhou-22 mission docked with Tiangong, setting a new safety milestone for the Shenzhou-21 crew’s return.
The Shenzhou-20 crew returned on Nov. 14, 2025, overcoming debris challenges aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft to inspire the Chinese mainland’s space program with unity and resilience.
Wang Jie, the third astronaut from the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 mission, stepped out of the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its Friday Earth landing, completing the crew’s safe return.
Chen Dong, commander of the Shenzhou-20 crew, was the first astronaut out of the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after Friday’s touchdown on Earth.
Astronauts from the Chinese mainland fire up a hot-air oven aboard their space station, grilling chicken wings and black pepper steaks with zero smell 400 km above Earth! 🍗🚀
Four mice have launched aboard the Shenzhou-21 Chinese space station with taikonauts, kicking off pioneering experiments in orbit 🐭🚀
Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 crew welcome Shenzhou-21 astronauts aboard Tiangong station, creating a six-person handover orbiting Earth.
China’s Shenzhou-21 docked with the Chinese space station on Nov 1, capturing smooth rendezvous, lab peek, and cosmic views. Discover the mission’s most exciting moments!