Shenzhou-21 Astronauts Take the Stage Ahead of Liftoff
Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang met the press ahead of Friday’s 11:44 p.m. launch of Shenzhou-21 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
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Chinese Commercial Rocket Lijian-1 Y8 Sends Three Satellites to Space
Lijian-1 Y8 rocket lifts off from the northwest Chinese mainland, deploying three satellites—including one from Pakistan—highlighting the rise of commercial space ventures.
Study: Spaceflight Accelerates Aging in Vital Blood Stem Cells
NASA-funded study on SpaceX missions reveals microgravity and cosmic radiation accelerate aging in blood-forming stem cells, impacting immune resilience.
China’s Lijian-1 Rocket Deploys Seven Satellites
China’s Lijian-1 rocket lifted off from northwest China, successfully deploying seven satellites—including Mexico’s ThumbSat-1 and ThumbSat-2—into planned orbits.
NASA’s Axiom-4 Launch Delayed by Leak Amid Trump-Musk Tension
NASA postpones Axiom-4 crew launch to the ISS after a liquid oxygen leak and amid rising tension between Elon Musk and former President Trump.
Shenzhou-19 Crew Touches Down in Beijing for Recovery
Shenzhou-19 crew landed in Beijing to start quarantine and recovery, undergoing health checks and rehabilitation before their first press briefing.
Shenzhou-19 Astronaut Song Lingdong Exits Capsule After Safe Landing
Shenzhou-19 crew member Song Lingdong steps out of the return capsule at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, marking a successful re-entry.
China’s Shenzhou-19 Detaches from Station, Astronauts Begin Return
At 4 a.m. Beijing Time, China’s Shenzhou-19 separated from its space station combo, sending astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze on their scheduled return to Earth via Inner Mongolia.
Hong Kong and Macao Astronauts to Blast Off in 2026
Hong Kong and Macao are set to send their first astronauts as payload specialists on a Chinese crewed mission in 2026, marking a new milestone in regional space collaboration.
International Day of Human Space Flight: China’s Stellar Journey to 2025
Celebrating human spaceflight, we explore China’s journey from Yang Liwei’s 2003 milestone to promising innovations heading into 2025.