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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

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

A Long March 7 rocket carrying Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft ignites on the launch pad at Wenchang Satellite Launch Center during a nighttime liftoff on July 14 (UTC), 2025. The launch tower and rocket are illuminated by the flame and floodlights against a dark sky.

China launches Tianzhou-9 to Tiangong space station with record cargo and upgraded EVA suits

by Andrew Jones July 14, 2025July 14, 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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China to launch new modules to Tiangong space station

by Andrew Jones May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Chinese astronaut Wang Haoze smiles and waves while being carried in a reclining chair by recovery personnel after landing from the Shenzhou-19 mission, with a Chinese flag and the reentry capsule visible in the background.

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China’s Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission

by Andrew Jones April 30, 2025April 30, 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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Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft arrives at Tiangong space station

by Andrew Jones April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

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