Shenzhou-20 Crew Share Their Journey at First Press Meet in Beijing
China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie held their first press conference in Beijing since returning to Earth in November.
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Astronauts Return Early from ISS in First-Ever Med Evac
Astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Oleg Platonov and Kimiya Yui made history with the ISS’s first-ever medical evacuation, undocking early to return home safely aboard SpaceX Dragon.
China’s 2025 Space Milestones: Shenzhou-20 & 21 Launch Success
In 2025, China’s manned space program hit new heights with Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions, in-orbit emergency response, record-breaking feats, and strides toward the Moon and deep space.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Rocks First Spacewalk 🚀
Shenzhou-21 crew completed their first EVA on Dec 9, stepping out of China’s orbiting station for maintenance and experiments—a milestone for China’s space ambitions.
Shenzhou-20’s Third Astronaut Exits Return Capsule
Wang Jie, crew member of China’s Shenzhou-20 mission, became the third astronaut to exit the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its Friday touchdown, marking a key milestone in China’s space program.
Shenzhou-21 return capsule lands safely in Inner Mongolia
On Nov 14, 2025, Shenzhou-21’s return capsule landed at Dongfeng in north China’s Inner Mongolia, bringing three astronauts back safely.
Shenzhou-21’s Return Capsule Touches Down in Inner Mongolia 🚀
Shenzhou-21’s return capsule touched down on Nov 13 at the Dongfeng site in the north of the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, marking a smooth mission return.
China’s Shenzhou-20 Welcomes Shenzhou-21 Crew on Tiangong 🚀
China’s Shenzhou-20 welcomes Shenzhou-21 aboard Tiangong, marking an epic six-astronaut handover.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Docks at China Space Station for In-Orbit Handover 🚀
Shenzhou-21’s three astronauts dock at the China Space Station and meet their Shenzhou-20 colleagues, kicking off a vital in-orbit crew handover. 🚀
Shenzhou-21 Lifts Off for 6-Month Space Station Mission 🚀
Shenzhou-21 launched from Jiuquan on the Chinese mainland, carrying three astronauts to dock with the Tianhe module and kick off a six-month space station mission.