Chinese Astronauts Gear Up Tiangong with New Debris Shield
Shenzhou-21 astronauts completed an eight-hour EVA on December 9, 2025, installing a new debris protection system on Tiangong—key for the safety and future of China’s manned space program.
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China’s Shenzhou-21 Crew Gears Up for First Spacewalk
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew is set for their first spacewalk at the Tiangong station after weeks of handovers, drills and experiments. Stay tuned for liftoff! 🚀
Shenzhou-21 Crew Boosts Space Science in Orbit 🚀
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.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Unveils New Space Station Experiments
On Nov 30, CMSA released footage of Shenzhou-21 crew doing microgravity experiments, equipment swaps and an emergency drill aboard China’s space station.
China Analyzes Space Lab Samples to Propel Moon Research
China begins analyzing 46.7 kg of samples from Shenzhou-21, featuring life science, materials and combustion experiments, to drive research for future moon missions.
First Shenzhou-20 Crew Member Exits Shenzhou-21 Capsule Safely
Commander Chen Dong was the first to exit Shenzhou-21’s return capsule after its safe landing on Friday, marking a milestone for the Chinese mainland’s crewed space program.
Shenzhou-21 Return Capsule Lands Safely in Inner Mongolia
China’s Shenzhou-21 return capsule, carrying three astronauts, landed at the Dongfeng site in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region this Friday.
Shenzhou-21’s Return Capsule Lands Safely in Inner Mongolia
On November 14, 2025, the return capsule of the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-21 spaceship, carrying three astronauts, landed safely at the Dongfeng site in Inner Mongolia.
Shenzhou-21 Propulsion Capsule Detaches, Return Capsule Preps for Reentry
On Nov 14, Shenzhou-21’s propulsion capsule separated from its return module, marking a key step as the return capsule gears up for reentry back to Earth.
Shenzhou-21 Orbital Capsule Separates Smoothly on Friday
Shenzhou-21’s orbital capsule separated from its return capsule carrying the Shenzhou-20 astronauts on November 14, marking a smooth step in the Chinese mainland’s space mission.