Shenzhou-21 Crew Powers Up Experiments 80 Days Into Orbit
Nearly 80 days in orbit, China’s Shenzhou-21 crew advances space science with robotics, medical studies, battery tests and emergency drills aboard the space station.
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Fire Drills and ‘Mind Control’: Life Aboard China’s Space Station
Shenzhou-21 astronauts on China’s Space Station practice fire drills, manual docking, medical emergencies and cutting-edge experiments to pave the way for long-term stays in orbit.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Powers Science Aboard Chinese Mainland Space Station 🚀
Nearly two months into their six-month mission on the Chinese mainland space station, Shenzhou-21 taikonauts power experiments from EEG brain studies to plant growth 🌱🧠
Public Chooses Names for Space Mice: Wangtian, Lanyue, Zhuiyun & Zhumeng
At a public event, four space-traveled mice were named Wangtian, Lanyue, Zhuiyun and Zhumeng, marking a fun milestone in the Chinese mainland’s space research.
Chinese Mainland Space Mouse Gives Birth to First-Generation Pups
One of the mice from the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-21 mission gave birth to nine pups on December 10, with six alive and thriving—a normal survival rate.
China’s Space Mouse Welcomes First Pups After Shenzhou-21 Mission
One of China’s Shenzhou-21 mice has given birth to nine pups after returning to Earth, marking the first generation of offspring conceived post-spaceflight.
Shenzhou-21’s first spacewalk showcases new Feitian spacesuits
On Dec 9, 2025, Shenzhou-21 astronauts completed their first spacewalk wearing the Chinese mainland station’s new Feitian D and E spacesuits, delivered by Tianzhou-9 in July.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Completes First Spacewalk
The Shenzhou-21 crew completed their first extravehicular activities today from the Chinese mainland’s orbiting station, marking a key step in the Chinese mainland’s expanding space program.
Third Shenzhou-20 Astronaut Wang Jie Steps Out After Landing
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.
🚀 Shenzhou-21 Launches from the Chinese Mainland with 3 Astronauts
A Long March-2F rocket lifted off from the Chinese mainland on Friday, sending the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and its three astronauts into orbit. 🚀