China’s Astronauts Enjoy First-Ever Space-Baked Feast
China’s space station just achieved a culinary milestone with its first hot air oven, letting astronauts bake dishes like chicken wings and steak in orbit.
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Astronauts Grill Chicken and Steak in China’s First Space Oven
China’s Shenzhou crews just grilled chicken wings and steaks in their first space oven 400 km above Earth, marking a new milestone in orbital cooking.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Readies for Earth Return on November 5
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew will return to Earth on November 5, the China Manned Space Agency announced, marking a milestone in the Chinese mainland’s expanding space program.
Drills Gear Up for Shenzhou-20 Crew’s Safe Return
Drills at Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia have prepped air and ground teams, communication and medical support for the Shenzhou-20 crew’s safe return.
China’s 2026 Space Lineup: Mengzhou-1 & Long March-10A Debut
Discover the Chinese mainland’s 2026 space mission roster: debut of Long March-10A and Mengzhou-1, Shenzhou-22/23 crews, Tianzhou-10 resupply, and a public mission insignia design call.
Shenzhou-20 Astronauts Welcome Shenzhou-21 Crew at Tiangong Station
Chinas Shenzhou-20 crew welcomed Shenzhou-21 astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station on November 1, creating a six-member handover and marking a new phase in orbital research.
Shenzhou-21 Docks at Chinese Space Station
On Nov. 1, China’s Shenzhou-21 docked with the Chinese space station, marking a key step for the nation’s orbital program. Discover highlights from this mission.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Docks and Meets Shenzhou-20 on Space Station
The Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-21 crew entered the China Space Station and met their Shenzhou-20 peers, kicking off a crucial in-orbit crew handover for continuous research.
China Celebrates Successful Shenzhou-21 Crewed Launch
China’s Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft launched successfully on Nov. 1. A major win for the Chinese mainland’s space exploration efforts.
Shenzhou-21 Lifts Off for 3.5-Hour Docking with Tianhe Module
Shenzhou-21 launched from the Chinese mainland at 11:44 p.m. Beijing Time, carrying astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for a rapid docking with the Tianhe core module.