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In Space/China-Shenzhou-20/2nd Spacewalk
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Open hatch door
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
"This is Shenzhou-20. The hatch door has been opened. Over."
2. Various of astronaut Chen Zhongrui getting out of cabin
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
"This is 02. I've exited the cabin. I'm feeling fine."
3. Part of Tiangong space station complex
4. Various of extravehicular operations in progress
5. Various of Shenzhou-20 astronaut Chen Dong at hatch door, getting out of cabin, unfolding auxiliary rod
UPSOUND (Chinese) Ground team member 1 (name not given); Chen Dong, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
Ground team member 1: "01, exit the module and unfold the foot restraint auxiliary rod."
Chen Dong: "This is 01. The auxiliary rod is unfolded."
6. Various of astronaut outside cabin, part of space station
7. Astronaut at hatch door
8. Shenzhou-20 astronaut Wang Jie working inside cabin
9. Extravehicular operations in progress
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Xuedong, designer of space station system, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) (starting with shot 9/ending with shots 11-12):
"This equipment is an innovative design developed by our space station team specifically to improve extravehicular activity efficiency. In the previous spacewalks, astronauts had to install foot limiter and operation platform on the robotic arm's end effector before and after exiting the module, and then rely on the arm to transport them to the work site. With the new automated foot limiter being installed, the robotic arm can now pre-position itself at the work site with all necessary equipment before the astronauts exit. This eliminates manual installation, significantly improving operational efficiency for our astronauts."
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of extravehicular operations in progress
12. Various of astronauts at hatch door; part of space station
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui/Chen Dong, Shenzhou-20 astronaut; Ground team member 1/2 (name not given):
Chen Zhongrui: "01. It's your turn now."
Chen Dong: "OK."
Ground team member 1: "01. Install the foot restraint adapter assembly. Over."
Ground team member 2: "(The Tiangong Space Station reported that) the status of foot restraint adapter assembly is normal. Over."
13. Various of extravehicular operations in progress; part of space station
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Dong, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
"This is convenient now. Before, we had to assemble transport equipment. Now, we can just open the door and board directly."
14. Astronaut at hatch door
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 astronaut;
"The system is becoming more time-saving and advanced."
15. Astronaut working inside cabin
16. Various of part of space station, extravehicular facilities
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
17. Various of ground team members
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
18. Various of extravehicular facilities
19. Astronauts at hatch door
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
20. Various of ground team members
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
21. Astronauts returning cabin
UPSOUND (Chinese) Ground team member 1 (name not given);
"Shenzhou-20 crew: The foot restraint adapter assembly status is nominal. All extravehicular tasks for this spacewalk have been completed. Congratulations to the Shenzhou-20 crew on concluding the second EVA mission with full success."
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
22. Ground team clapping hands to congratulate the success of mission
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
23. Part of space station, extravehicular facilities
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Dong, Shenzhou-20 astronaut; Ground team member 1 (name not given):
Chen Dong: "We also thank the ground team for your strong support. We appreciate everyone's hardwork."
Ground team member 1: "We also appreciate your work."
24. Various of space station
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
"The universe is vast and silent, but not lonely. Countless stars light up the night sky, just like countless space workers who have been standing with us and supporting our progress. I salute all space workers."
25. astronauts at hatch door
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
26. Various of ground team members
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
27. Various of part of space station, extravehicular facilities
UPSOUND (Chinese) Ground team member 1 (name not given):
"Thank you, Shenzhou-20 crew. You are the brightest stars in the sky. We will always be with you."
The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The astronaut trio -- Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie -- worked for about 6.5 hours and completed the task at 21:29 (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth.
Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui were tasked with conducting spacewalk operations this time.
At 15:04, Chen Zhongrui opened the hatch and became the first crew member to exit the cabin during this mission.
After Chen Zhongrui climbed to the tip of the robotic arm, his crewmate Chen Dong, who was positioned at the hatch, passed the airlock protective device to him. Then, Chen Zhongrui began the installation procedure.
About two hours later, Chen Dong also exited the cabin. Working in coordination, the two astronauts installed automated foot restraint adapters and interface adapters on the extravehicular platform.
With the new set of equipment, subsequent spacewalks are expected to be shortened by approximately 40 minutes, the CMSA said.
"This equipment is an innovative design developed by our space station team specifically to improve extravehicular activity efficiency. In the previous spacewalks, astronauts had to install foot limiter and operation platform on the robotic arm's end effector before and after exiting the module, and then rely on the arm to transport them to the work site. With the new automated foot limiter being installed, the robotic arm can now pre-position itself at the work site with all necessary equipment before the astronauts exit. This eliminates manual installation, significantly improving operational efficiency for our astronauts," said Li Xuedong, lead designer of the space station system at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
After the robotic arm captured the automatic foot limiter adapter, Chen Dong conducted mobility verification tests between designated work sites.
Then, the foot restraint adapter assembly was installed to the airlock's hatch toolbox via robotic arm, while astronaut Wang Jie coordinated the operation from inside the Tianhe core module.
The Shenzhou-20 crew also completed the installation of a debris protection device and the inspection and maintenance of external equipment.
(https://english.news.cn/20250626/ea849c85d9d94100b61a8abcdbb83c15/c.html)
Finally, Chen Zhongrui and Chen Dong returned to the Tianhe core module safely, successfully completing the mission's second round of extravehicular activities.
"The universe is vast and silent, but not lonely. Countless stars light up the night sky, just like countless space workers who have been standing with us and supporting our progress. I salute all space workers," said Chen Zhongrui from the space station.
"Thank you, Shenzhou-20 crew. You are the brightest stars in the sky. We will always be with you," said the ground team.
The crew is currently making steady progress on various space science experiments. In the next phase, they will focus on conducting research and technology tests in key areas such as space life sciences, microgravity fundamental physics, space materials science, space medicine, and advanced aerospace technologies.
China launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on April 24, 2025, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.
In Space/China-Shenzhou-20/2nd Spacewalk
Dateline : June 26, 2025
Location : In Space
Duration : 4'05
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Open hatch door
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
"This is Shenzhou-20. The hatch door has been opened. Over."
2. Various of astronaut Chen Zhongrui getting out of cabin
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
"This is 02. I've exited the cabin. I'm feeling fine."
3. Part of Tiangong space station complex
4. Various of extravehicular operations in progress
5. Various of Shenzhou-20 astronaut Chen Dong at hatch door, getting out of cabin, unfolding auxiliary rod
UPSOUND (Chinese) Ground team member 1 (name not given); Chen Dong, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
Ground team member 1: "01, exit the module and unfold the foot restraint auxiliary rod."
Chen Dong: "This is 01. The auxiliary rod is unfolded."
6. Various of astronaut outside cabin, part of space station
7. Astronaut at hatch door
8. Shenzhou-20 astronaut Wang Jie working inside cabin
9. Extravehicular operations in progress
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Xuedong, designer of space station system, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) (starting with shot 9/ending with shots 11-12):
"This equipment is an innovative design developed by our space station team specifically to improve extravehicular activity efficiency. In the previous spacewalks, astronauts had to install foot limiter and operation platform on the robotic arm's end effector before and after exiting the module, and then rely on the arm to transport them to the work site. With the new automated foot limiter being installed, the robotic arm can now pre-position itself at the work site with all necessary equipment before the astronauts exit. This eliminates manual installation, significantly improving operational efficiency for our astronauts."
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of extravehicular operations in progress
12. Various of astronauts at hatch door; part of space station
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui/Chen Dong, Shenzhou-20 astronaut; Ground team member 1/2 (name not given):
Chen Zhongrui: "01. It's your turn now."
Chen Dong: "OK."
Ground team member 1: "01. Install the foot restraint adapter assembly. Over."
Ground team member 2: "(The Tiangong Space Station reported that) the status of foot restraint adapter assembly is normal. Over."
13. Various of extravehicular operations in progress; part of space station
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Dong, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
"This is convenient now. Before, we had to assemble transport equipment. Now, we can just open the door and board directly."
14. Astronaut at hatch door
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 astronaut;
"The system is becoming more time-saving and advanced."
15. Astronaut working inside cabin
16. Various of part of space station, extravehicular facilities
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
17. Various of ground team members
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
18. Various of extravehicular facilities
19. Astronauts at hatch door
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
20. Various of ground team members
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
21. Astronauts returning cabin
UPSOUND (Chinese) Ground team member 1 (name not given);
"Shenzhou-20 crew: The foot restraint adapter assembly status is nominal. All extravehicular tasks for this spacewalk have been completed. Congratulations to the Shenzhou-20 crew on concluding the second EVA mission with full success."
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
22. Ground team clapping hands to congratulate the success of mission
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
23. Part of space station, extravehicular facilities
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Dong, Shenzhou-20 astronaut; Ground team member 1 (name not given):
Chen Dong: "We also thank the ground team for your strong support. We appreciate everyone's hardwork."
Ground team member 1: "We also appreciate your work."
24. Various of space station
UPSOUND (Chinese) Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 astronaut:
"The universe is vast and silent, but not lonely. Countless stars light up the night sky, just like countless space workers who have been standing with us and supporting our progress. I salute all space workers."
25. astronauts at hatch door
Beijing, China - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
26. Various of ground team members
In Space - June 26, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
27. Various of part of space station, extravehicular facilities
UPSOUND (Chinese) Ground team member 1 (name not given):
"Thank you, Shenzhou-20 crew. You are the brightest stars in the sky. We will always be with you."
The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The astronaut trio -- Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie -- worked for about 6.5 hours and completed the task at 21:29 (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth.
Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui were tasked with conducting spacewalk operations this time.
At 15:04, Chen Zhongrui opened the hatch and became the first crew member to exit the cabin during this mission.
After Chen Zhongrui climbed to the tip of the robotic arm, his crewmate Chen Dong, who was positioned at the hatch, passed the airlock protective device to him. Then, Chen Zhongrui began the installation procedure.
About two hours later, Chen Dong also exited the cabin. Working in coordination, the two astronauts installed automated foot restraint adapters and interface adapters on the extravehicular platform.
With the new set of equipment, subsequent spacewalks are expected to be shortened by approximately 40 minutes, the CMSA said.
"This equipment is an innovative design developed by our space station team specifically to improve extravehicular activity efficiency. In the previous spacewalks, astronauts had to install foot limiter and operation platform on the robotic arm's end effector before and after exiting the module, and then rely on the arm to transport them to the work site. With the new automated foot limiter being installed, the robotic arm can now pre-position itself at the work site with all necessary equipment before the astronauts exit. This eliminates manual installation, significantly improving operational efficiency for our astronauts," said Li Xuedong, lead designer of the space station system at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
After the robotic arm captured the automatic foot limiter adapter, Chen Dong conducted mobility verification tests between designated work sites.
Then, the foot restraint adapter assembly was installed to the airlock's hatch toolbox via robotic arm, while astronaut Wang Jie coordinated the operation from inside the Tianhe core module.
The Shenzhou-20 crew also completed the installation of a debris protection device and the inspection and maintenance of external equipment.
(https://english.news.cn/20250626/ea849c85d9d94100b61a8abcdbb83c15/c.html)
Finally, Chen Zhongrui and Chen Dong returned to the Tianhe core module safely, successfully completing the mission's second round of extravehicular activities.
"The universe is vast and silent, but not lonely. Countless stars light up the night sky, just like countless space workers who have been standing with us and supporting our progress. I salute all space workers," said Chen Zhongrui from the space station.
"Thank you, Shenzhou-20 crew. You are the brightest stars in the sky. We will always be with you," said the ground team.
The crew is currently making steady progress on various space science experiments. In the next phase, they will focus on conducting research and technology tests in key areas such as space life sciences, microgravity fundamental physics, space materials science, space medicine, and advanced aerospace technologies.
China launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship on April 24, 2025, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.
ID : 8434086
Published : 2025-06-27 05:07
Last Modified : 2025-06-27 17:07:51
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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