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The Long March 2F carrying the uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft climbs into a blue sky above Jiuquan spaceport, Nov. 25, 2025.

Shenzhou-22 docks at Tiangong space station, resolving human spaceflight emergency

by Andrew Jones November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

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China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft Nov. 25 to provide lifeboat for astronauts

by Andrew Jones November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

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Shenzhou-20 astronauts safely return to Earth on Shenzhou-21 spacecraft after space debris damage concerns

by Andrew Jones November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

View from Shenzhou-20 spacecraft showing the docking interface with the Tiangong space station on April 24, 2025. The image captures the moment of docking, with structural elements and connection points of both spacecraft visible under bright illumination.

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Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact scare

by Andrew Jones November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

A Chinese astronaut conducts a spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station, working on the robotic arm while Earth is visible in the background. The scene was captured by a panoramic camera on the Wentian module during Shenzhou-20’s second EVA on June 26, 2025.

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China continues assessment of Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected debris strike

by Andrew Jones November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

View from Shenzhou-20 spacecraft showing the docking interface with the Tiangong space station on April 24, 2025. The image captures the moment of docking, with structural elements and connection points of both spacecraft visible under bright illumination.

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China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected space debris impact

by Andrew Jones November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Shenzhou-21 completes rapid docking with Tiangong space station 3.5 hours after launch

by Andrew Jones October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

China’s Mengzhou crew spacecraft launches away from the pad during a successful pad abort test at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on June 17, 2025, with plumes of smoke and dust rising from the desert launch site.

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China targets 2026 for first Long March 10 launch, new lunar crew spacecraft flight

by Andrew Jones October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Plumes of exhaust rise above trees during a tethered hot-fire test of a Long March 10 first stage at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan, China, September 12, 2025. The test stand and service tower are visible with cranes and support structures in the background.

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China completes second hot-fire test for new moon rocket, including engine restarts

by Andrew Jones September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

A Chinese astronaut conducts a spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station, working on the robotic arm while Earth is visible in the background. The scene was captured by a panoramic camera on the Wentian module during Shenzhou-20’s second EVA on June 26, 2025.

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China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete second spacewalk to enhance Tiangong space station

by Andrew Jones June 27, 2025July 1, 2025

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