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.
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Taikonauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang have safely returned to the Chinese mainland after completing their mission on the space station.
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.
The Shenzhou-23 crew has successfully docked with the Chinese space station, featuring the first astronaut from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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 has unveiled the crew for the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying heading to the space station.
The China Manned Space Agency has announced the crew for the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring Commander Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying.
The China Manned Space Agency has announced the launch of the Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft for May 24 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
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China has moved the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft and Long March-2F Y23 rocket to the launchpad, preparing for an upcoming crewed mission to the space station.
China has initiated the first-ever space experiment using human artificial embryos aboard its space station, reporting smooth progress in this groundbreaking study.
China has successfully launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft from Hainan, which has now docked with the Tianhe core module, setting new benchmarks for payload capacity.
China has successfully launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft from Hainan Province to deliver essential supplies and equipment to its space station.
China has launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft from Hainan Province to deliver essential supplies to its space station.
China’s Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft has launched from Hainan Province to deliver essential supplies to the nation’s space station.
China’s Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft has reached the launch site in Hainan, carrying 6.3 tonnes of supplies and scientific payloads for space station crews.
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Shenzhou-21 astronauts send festive greetings from China’s space station, marking the fourth Spring Festival celebrated in orbit with traditional decorations and messages of hope.
China awarded medals to the Shenzhou-18 astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu for their significant contributions to the nation’s space endeavors.
Members of the Shenzhou-19 crew aboard China’s orbiting space station have completed their second series of extravehicular activities, working for 8.5 hours to accomplish multiple tasks.