80 Days in Orbit: Shenzhou-21 Crew Powers Up Space Science 🚀
At nearly 80 days in orbit, Shenzhou-21’s crew is advancing robotics, microgravity physics and space medicine onboard China’s space station.
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At nearly 80 days in orbit, Shenzhou-21’s crew is advancing robotics, microgravity physics and space medicine onboard China’s space station.
Astronauts aboard China’s Space Station run fire drills, manual docking practice, and medical emergency exercises to prep for long-term life in orbit.
Almost two months into their mission, Shenzhou-21 taikonauts are running brainwave, plant, microgravity and battery experiments aboard China’s space station.
One of four mice from China’s Shenzhou-21 mission gave birth to nine pups on December 10, with six surviving – marking the first post-spaceflight generation.
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.
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew completed an eight-hour spacewalk on Dec 9 to install a new debris protection system on the Chinese space station, boosting safety and mission lifespan.
China’s Shenzhou-21 astronauts completed their first spacewalk on December 9, 2025, sporting new second-generation Feitian spacesuits with red and blue trims.
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.
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.