China Honors Shenzhou-20 Astronauts for Record-Breaking Space Mission
China awards medals to Shenzhou-20 astronauts after record 6-month space mission, highlighting technical achievements and emergency problem-solving in orbit.
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China awards medals to Shenzhou-20 astronauts after record 6-month space mission, highlighting technical achievements and emergency problem-solving in orbit.
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew discusses their 204-day space mission and emergency response to space debris during their first post-mission press conference in January 2026.
China’s Shenzhou-19 crew completed an 8.5-hour spacewalk, marking their second extravehicular mission. Astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze executed critical tasks aboard the Tiangong space station.
China’s Shenzhou-17 mission has been declared a complete success after three taikonauts safely returned to Earth, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s space exploration efforts.
The Shenzhou-18 crew was sent off today at China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu embark on a pivotal mission to the Tiangong space station.
The crew of China’s Shenzhou-17 mission met with the press at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, sharing insights on their upcoming journey to the Tiangong space station.
China announces the upcoming launch of Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft at a press conference in Jiuquan, marking a significant step in its advancing space exploration efforts.
Over the past 30 years, China’s manned space program has achieved remarkable milestones, culminating in the completion of the Tiangong space station in 2022. Here’s a look back at this journey.