Shenzhou XXI astronauts complete third spacewalk
By ZHAO LEI |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-04-17 11:00
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Following thorough analysis and assessment, the agency revealed that the Shenzhou XXI mission will be extended by approximately one month. This adjustment is intended to further validate technologies supporting long-duration manned spaceflights and make full use of the materials brought by the Shenzhou XXII spacecraft, it explained.
The Shenzhou XXII vessel was launched in late November for an uncrewed flight to the Tiangong in the wake of a window damage incident on the Shenzhou XX mission crew's return capsule. It transported a lot of necessities to the space station.
For the remainder of their mission, the Shenzhou XXI crew will continue to conduct ongoing scientific and technical missions, according to the agency.
