Shenzhou-21 Crew Installs Vital Debris Shield in 8-Hour Spacewalk
Astronauts from the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-21 mission completed an eight-hour spacewalk on Dec 9 to install a new debris protection system on the space station.
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New Feitian D & E Spacesuits Debut During Shenzhou-21 Spacewalk
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew donned D and E Feitian spacesuits for their first spacewalk on December 9, marking the station’s latest extravehicular tech upgrade.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Completes First EVA on Space Station
Shenzhou-21 crew completed their first EVA at China’s orbiting space station on Tuesday, marking a key milestone in the nation’s space program.
Lunar Soil Bricks: Building the First Moon Homes
China’s lunar soil bricks returned by Shenzhou-21 this November are over three times stronger than Earth bricks, unlocking new possibilities for moon homes by 2035.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Lifts Off Aboard Long March-2F Rocket
Friday launch from Jiuquan saw a Long March-2F rocket send Shenzhou-21 and its three astronauts from the Chinese mainland into orbit, marking a new milestone in crewed space exploration.
Send-Off Ceremony Ushers in Shenzhou-21 Crew Mission
The Chinese mainland held a send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center as three astronauts prepare to embark on the Shenzhou-21 mission.
Inside Shenzhou-21’s Final Dress Rehearsal at Jiuquan Launch Center
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China held a full-region rehearsal for the Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft launch, testing upgrades from data centers to precise temperature controls.