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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

China launched a new cargo spacecraft to its Tiangong space station Monday to deliver astronaut supplies, new spacesuits and a range of experiments.

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

Two Chinese astronauts conducting a spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station, with Earth and clouds visible in the background. One astronaut is positioned at the end of Tiangong’s robotic arm, captured by an external camera mounted on the arm. Large solar arrays of the station are also visible.

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Shenzhou-19 astronauts complete third spacewalk, install final debris shielding on Tiangong

by Andrew Jones March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

A top-down view of China's Tiangong space station, captured by the departing Shenzhou-16 spacecraft crew in late October 2023. The space station's three-module structure, large solar arrays, and docking ports are visible against the backdrop of Earth’s blue atmosphere and scattered clouds.

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China to train Pakistani astronaut for Tiangong space station mission

by Andrew Jones February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

Two Chinese astronauts conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) outside the Tiangong space station, wearing Feitian spacesuits. One astronaut is attached to the station's robotic arm, working on external equipment, while the second astronaut is positioned near handrails with Earth’s curvature visible in the background. The image is captured by a panoramic camera on the Wentian module.

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Shenzhou-19 astronauts complete record-breaking 9-hour spacewalk

by Andrew Jones December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

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Tianzhou-8 spacecraft delivers supplies, key experiments to Tiangong space station

by Andrew Jones November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Shenzhou-19 spacecraft arrives at Tiangong for crew rotation

by Andrew Jones October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

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