The Latest Breaking News from Shenzhou

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft and three astronauts into space ahead of moon mission

The mission further solidifies China's position as a major player in global space exploration

The Independent UK · May 24

China reveals Shenzhou 20 astronaut crew launching to Tiangong space station

Veteran Chinese astronaut Chen Dong will command a crew that includes rookies Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie.

Space · Apr 23, 2025

China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts take the reins of Tiangong space station (video)

China's three-person Shenzhou 18 crew have passed the keys to the Tiangong space station to its new occupants.

Space · Nov 1, 2024

China reveals Shenzhou 18 astronauts ahead of April 25 launch to Tiangong space station (video)

China has unveiled the three-person crew for its Shenzhou 18 mission, which is set to launch toward the Tiangong space station on Thursday (April 25).

Space · Apr 24, 2024

China rolls out rocket for next astronaut mission to Tiangong space station (photos)

CMSA said Shenzhou 18 will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future. However, airspace closure notices indicate launch is currently set for around 9:00 a.m. EDT on April 25 (1300 GMT, or 9:00 p.m. Beijing time).

Space · Apr 18, 2024

China releases 1st images of complete Tiangong space station (photos)

The crew of China's Shenzhou 16 mission captured incredible images of the Tiangong Space Station as they departed on their way back to Earth.

Space · Nov 29, 2023

Chinese astronauts return after 6 months

Shenzhou 16 taikonauts return to earth from Tiangong space station

Salon · Nov 1, 2023

China's Shenzhou 16 astronauts hand over Tiangong space station to new crew (video)

The departing Shenzhou 16 astronauts handed over control of the Tiangong space station to the newly arrived Shenzhou 17 crew during a short ceremony on Sunday (Oct. 29).

Space · Oct 31, 2023

China's Shenzhou 15 capsule lands safely with 3 Tiangong space station astronauts (video)

China's Shenzhou 15 astronauts returned to Earth with a smooth and safe weekend landing after completing a six-month mission to the country's space station.

Space · Jun 4, 2023

New record! 17 people are in Earth orbit at the same time right now

The total number of people in Earth orbit is now at a record high, though only for a short time. With Monday's (May 29) launch of China's Shenzhou 16 mission, the population in orbit grew to 17.

Space · May 30, 2023