In Space-Shenzhou-21/Extended Stay

Shenzhou-21 crew begins one-month extended mission in space

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  • ID : 8477581
  • Dateline : May 3, 2026
  • Location : In Space
  • Category : Space
  • Duration : 1'55
  • Audio Language : Narration
  • Source : Other
  • Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
  • Published : 2026-05-03 16:02
  • Last Modified : 2026-05-03 21:08:17
  • Version : 2
  • ID : 8477581
  • Dateline : Recent
  • Location : Dans l'espace
  • Category : Space
  • Duration : 1'55
  • Audio Language : Nats/Partiellement muet
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
  • Restrictions : Pas d’accès dans la partie continentale de Chine
  • Published : 2026-05-03 20:54
  • Last Modified : 2026-05-03 21:08:17
  • Version : 2

In Space-Shenzhou-21/Extended Stay

Shenzhou-21 crew begins one-month extended mission in space

Dateline : May 3, 2026

Location : In Space

Duration : 1'55

  • English
  • Français


In Space - Released on May 3, 2026 (China Manned Space Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Shenzhou-21 crew working, packing experimental samples, checking equipment, doing experiment, exercising in Tiangong Space Station; view seen from porthole
2. Earth view


The Shenzhou-21 crew -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang -- has begun their one-month extended mission aboard China's Tiangong space station.

The three astronauts entered the space station on Nov 1, 2025. Having completed a full six-month stay in orbit with excellent conditions, the trio will now work an extra month there.

The extension aims to further verify technologies for long-duration human spaceflight. During the extra month, the astronauts will focus on five key tasks.

First, they will prepare for handover. This includes wrapping up scientific experiments, sorting data, and thoroughly checking payloads, cabin systems and life support equipment to get prepared for the arrival of the next crew.

Second, they will pack experimental samples and equipment for return to Earth, while transferring waste to the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft for later disposal.

Third, they will conduct detailed inspections of the spacecraft. This includes verifying airtight seals on hatches, checking the return module's life support systems, communication equipment, portholes, and structural integrity to rule out any risks from space debris impacts.

Fourth, the crew will intensify physical training to adapt to Earth's gravity and enhance monitoring of their biorhythms, psychological state, and crew compatibility to support future long-term missions.

Fifth, they will review all return procedures to ensure a safe journey.

With this extension, the Shenzhou-21 crew is set to break the previous record of 204 days in orbit set by Shenzhou-20.

So far, they have completed three spacewalks and conducted 27 scientific projects. In the coming month, the crew will also welcome the arrivals of Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft and the Shenzhou-23 crew.

ID : 8477581

Published : 2026-05-03 16:02

Last Modified : 2026-05-03 21:08:17

Source : Other

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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