Shenzhou-21 Crew Safely Returns to the Chinese Mainland
The Shenzhou-21 crew safely landed at the Dongfeng Landing Site in the Chinese mainland on Friday evening, marking a successful conclusion to their orbital mission.
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China’s Shenzhou-21 Astronauts Safely Return to Earth After Successful Mission
China’s Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew has safely returned to Earth, landing in Inner Mongolia after a successful mission.
Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Achieves Critical Milestone with Successful Capsule Separation
The China Manned Space Agency confirms the successful separation of the Shenzhou-22 orbital capsule from the reentry capsule carrying the Shenzhou-21 astronauts.
Shenzhou-22 Mission Reaches New Milestone with Successful Capsule Separation
The China Manned Space Agency reports the successful separation of the Shenzhou-22 orbital capsule from the return capsule, marking a key mission milestone.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Suffers Launchpad Explosion During Test
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a hotfire test on the launchpad, marking a setback for Jeff Bezos’ venture in the race against SpaceX.
Blue Origin Faces Setback After New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launchpad Test
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a hotfire test on Thursday, marking a setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture in the competitive race with SpaceX.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Returns to Earth After Successful Space Station Mission
Taikonauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang have safely returned to the Chinese mainland after completing their mission on the space station.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Set for Earth Return After Seven-Month Mission
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew prepares to return to Earth after nearly seven months in orbit, following a successful handover to the Shenzhou-23 crew.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Set for Return After Seven Months in Space
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew is preparing to return to Earth after nearly seven months in orbit, following final recovery drills at the Dongfeng Landing Site.
China Advances Space Capabilities with Launch of New Communication Test Satellite
China has successfully launched a new communication test satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site to validate high-speed, multi-band communication technologies.
Beyond the Horizon: China’s Shenzhou-23 Mission and the Road to the Moon
China’s Shenzhou-23 mission marks a historic leap with its first one-year orbital stay, providing critical data for upcoming crewed lunar landings by 2030.
China’s Shenzhou-23 Docks with Tiangong Station Featuring Enhanced “Armor”
China’s Shenzhou-23 spacecraft successfully docked with the Tiangong space station, debuting reinforced windows and improved safety systems.
Eight ‘Space Family Portraits’: China’s Space Station Reaches New Milestone
China’s space program achieves a new milestone as the Shenzhou-21 and Shenzhou-23 crews meet in orbit, capturing the eighth ‘space family portrait’ aboard the Tiangong station.
Hong Kong Makes History: Shenzhou-23 Mission Launches with First HKSAR Astronaut
Chief Executive John Lee celebrates the successful launch of Shenzhou-23, marking a milestone as Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, joins the national space mission.
Shenzhou-23 Crew Joins Chinese Space Station, Marking Historic Milestone for Hong Kong
The Shenzhou-23 crew has successfully docked with the Chinese space station, featuring the first astronaut from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Historic Milestone: Shenzhou-23 Crew Joins Chinese Space Station for Eighth Reunion
The Shenzhou-23 crew has successfully docked with the Chinese space station for the eighth in-orbit reunion, featuring the first astronaut from Hong Kong.
China’s Shenzhou-23 Blasts Off: Historic Mission Includes First Hong Kong Astronaut
China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring the first astronaut from Hong Kong SAR, to conduct over 100 scientific experiments at the space station.
China Successfully Launches Shenzhou-23 Mission to Space Station
China’s Shenzhou-23 mission launched on May 23, 2026, featuring the first astronaut from Hong Kong SAR and a goal of over 100 scientific experiments.
China Bolsters Shenzhou-23 Spaceship with Enhanced Safety and Payload Capacity
China’s Shenzhou-23 spacecraft receives critical safety upgrades to its viewport and expanded payload capacity to ensure astronaut safety and boost scientific research.
Historic Milestone: Hong Kong Representative to Embark on Shenzhou-23 Space Mission
Hong Kong reaches a historic milestone as Lai Ka-ying becomes the city’s first representative in space aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission.