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Shenzhou 21

Shenzhou 21 is a crewed space mission operated by the China Manned Space Agency, currently docked at the Tiangong Space Station. The crew, led by Zhang Lu, is engaged in a six-month mission focusing on station expansion and advanced microgravity science. It represents a significant milestone in China's sustained presence in low Earth orbit.

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Name
Shenzhou 21
Slug
shenzhou-21
Status
active

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Description
Shenzhou 21 is a crewed space mission operated by the China Manned Space Agency, currently docked at the Tiangong Space Station. The crew, led by Zhang Lu, is engaged in a six-month mission focusing on station expansion and advanced microgravity science. It represents a significant milestone in China's sustained presence in low Earth orbit.
Outcome
Ongoing
Program
Shenzhou
Start Date
2025-11-20

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Creation Time
4/12/2026, 10:30:26 PM
Updated Time
4/12/2026, 10:33:55 PM

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Affiliations
  • Organization Id
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    Role
    Operator
Crew
  • Astronaut Id
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    Role
    Commander
  • Astronaut Id
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    Role
    Flight Engineer
  • Astronaut Id
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    Role
    Payload Specialist