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.
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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.
Hong Kong, Macao Astronauts Complete Rigorous Training, Eyes Space Debut
Two astronauts from Hong Kong and Macao have completed rigorous space training, mastering survival drills and emergency procedures as they prepare for their upcoming mission.
China’s Shenzhou-21 to Orbit Mice for Pioneering Space Lab Study
China’s Shenzhou-21 mission will carry four mice to the Chinese space station for in-orbit experiments as scientists explore biology in microgravity.