Shenzhou-21 Return Capsule Touches Down On Earth - China

Shenzhou-21 Return Capsule Touches Down On Earth - China

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-21 spaceship, carrying the Shenzhou-20 astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, touches down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Nov. 14, 2025. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Shenzhou-21 Return Capsule Touches Down On Earth - China

Shenzhou-21 Return Capsule Touches Down On Earth - China

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-21 spaceship, carrying the Shenzhou-20 astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, touches down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Nov. 14, 2025. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Chinese manned space mission

JIUQUAN, China, Nov. 1 Kyodo - A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months. (Kyodo)

Chinese manned space mission

Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

Chinese manned space mission

Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

Chinese manned space mission

Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

Chinese manned space mission

Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship

JIUQUAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 31, 2025 - The Long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China on October 31, 2025.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. (Xinhua/Ma Jinrui)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. Photo by Lian Zhen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

This combo photo shows the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasting off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Li Minggang)

Manned space mission in China

Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

Manned space mission in China

Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

Manned space mission in China

Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

Manned space mission in China

Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu (C), Wu Fei (R) and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, meet the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, met the press on Thursday. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronaut Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, met the press on Thursday. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronaut Zhang Lu for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, met the press on Thursday. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronaut Wu Fei for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission meets the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, met the press on Thursday. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu (C), Wu Fei (R) and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, meet the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Minggang)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

A press conference on the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceflight mission is held in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu (C), Wu Fei (R) and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, meet the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Minggang)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(FOCUS) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-21-CREW-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu (C), Wu Fei (R) and Zhang Hongzhang for the upcoming Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission, meet the press in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 30, 2025. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM