Chinese Astronauts Brave 6-Day Cave Mission to Prep for Space
28 Chinese astronauts spent 6 days in a Chongqing cave—mapping, monitoring and mastering total darkness to prep for space, boosting teamwork and resilience.
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28 Chinese astronauts spent 6 days in a Chongqing cave—mapping, monitoring and mastering total darkness to prep for space, boosting teamwork and resilience.
On January 16, 2026, China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts spoke to the press about their 204-day mission and the emergency measures after debris hit their return capsule.
Pakistani astronaut candidates start training with Chinese astronauts, aiming for a short-duration space station mission as payload specialists.
Shenzhou-20 crew on the Chinese mainland’s space station celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with space-friendly mooncakes, braised pork and more, bridging orbit and home.
Shenzhou-20 astronauts completed their 4th spacewalk on the China Space Station, spending six hours on upgrades and experiments, marking a leap in the Chinese mainland’s space prowess.