Scientists Unveil New Microbe Aboard China Space Station
A team of researchers aboard China Space Station discovered Niallia tiangongensis, a novel microbe thriving in microgravity, opening doors for biotech innovations and astrobiology.
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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.
Shenzhou-19 Crew Completes Handover, Set to Return on April 29
China’s Shenzhou-19 crew hands over control of the China Space Station to Shenzhou-20 and wraps up tasks, aiming for an Earth return on April 29.
Asia News Wrap: Chinese Mainland’s Shenzhou-20 Docks at Space Station
Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 mission docked with the space station this week, marking a new milestone in orbital research.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Docks at Chinese Space Station
Shenzhou-20 docked with the Chinese mainland’s space station on Thursday, highlighting a milestone in the crewed space program, reports the China Manned Space Agency.
Shenzhou-19 Crew Completes 175-Day Mission with Record 9-Hour Spacewalk
Shenzhou-19 crew spent 175 days on China Space Station, setting a nine-hour spacewalk record and overcoming critical tasks to advance long‑duration spaceflight.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Set for April 24 Launch to Space Station
China will launch the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission to its space station on April 24 at 5:17 p.m. from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwest of the Chinese mainland.
China Unveils Shenzhou-20 Astronaut Trio for Space Station Mission
China introduces the three-person crew for Shenzhou-20, set to visit its space station with veteran astronaut Chen Dong, specialist Chen Zhongrui and rookie Wang Jie.
China Readies Shenzhou-20 Space Station Mission for April 24 Launch
China will launch the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission on April 24 at 5:17 p.m. local time, docking with the Tianhe core module and staying in orbit until late October.
China’s Ambitious 2025 Space Missions Propel Global Leadership
China is set to make significant strides in its space program in 2025, focusing on space station operations and manned lunar exploration, strengthening its role as a global space power.