Shenzhou-21 Lifts Off for Six-Month Space Station Mission
The Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-21 lifted off from Jiuquan on Oct. 31, carrying three astronauts for a six-month mission to dock with the Tianhe core module.
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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 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.
Engineer Breaks Down Shenzhou-21 Transfer Challenges
Engineer Wang Ming breaks down the 1.5-km rollout of the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and Long March-2F rocket, highlighting key engineering challenges and innovative safeguards.
Shenzhou-21 Moves to Launch Pad as Final Checks Begin
China’s CMSA confirms Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and Long March-2F rocket are at the launch area, with final system tests underway ahead of liftoff.
ESA, Chinese mainland Set to Launch SMILE Satellite in Spring 2026
ESA and the Chinese mainland have completed SMILE satellite tests. Set for spring 2026 Vega-C launch to study solar wind interactions with Earth’s magnetosphere.
Long March Rockets Soar to 600th Launch Milestone
The Chinese mainland’s Long March series hit its 600th launch, sending internet satellites to orbit. With 1,400 spacecraft and 86% launch share, it highlights the region’s space growth.
SpaceX’s 11th Starship Launch Tests Reusable Rocket Design
SpaceX’s 11th Starship launch tested its reusable booster with a splashdown in the Gulf, marking a milestone toward more affordable satellite, lunar and Mars missions.
Chang’e-6 Samples Reveal Cooler Far Side Mantle of the Moon
New data from the Chinese mainland’s Chang’e-6 mission shows the moon’s far side mantle is cooler than the near side, shedding light on lunar structure and volcanic evolution.
China’s Female Astronauts: Pioneers of the Final Frontier
Meet Liu Yang, Wang Yaping, and Wang Haoze: China’s female space pioneers who broke barriers, inspired a generation, and reached for the stars.