The Shenzhou-20 mission experienced the longest unplanned stay onboard Tiangong after a debris strike to their spacecraft and a subsequent vehicle swap, leading to an emergency-response launch with Shenzhou-22.
Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie of the Shenzhou-20 mission returned to Earth on November 14 following a 204-day stay in orbit.
Chen Zhongrui executed four spacewalks during the Shenzhou-20 mission and stayed on orbit for 204 days on his first spaceflight.
Chen Zhongrui is the Operator for the Shenzhou-20 mission and was selected as a taikonaut in 2020.
Shenzhou-22 flies in an exceptional configuration due to the unexpected return of the Shenzhou-20 mission, whose return capsule became inoperable for a safe descent.
Wang Jie is the Science Operator for the Shenzhou-20 mission and was selected as a taikonaut in 2020.
Chen Dong served as Commander for the Shenzhou-20 mission and has been recognized as a hero taikonaut.
Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-20 mission returned aboard Shenzhou-21 on November 15, which served as an emergency vehicle.
The Shenzhou-20 mission is China's longest mission to date at 204 days, exceeding expectations by 9 days.
Emergency plans have been activated for the Shenzhou-20 mission.
Chinese space officials delayed the return of the Shenzhou 20 mission from China's Tiangong space station.
The Shenzhou-20 mission crew includes Commander Chen Dong, Operator Chen Zhongrui, and Science Operator Wang Jie.
The China Manned Space Agency announced that the Shenzhou-20 mission would not return to Earth as planned on November 5th following a suspected space debris impact on the spacecraft.
The Shenzhou-20 mission was expected to conclude on November 5th.
Chen Zhongrui is the Operator for the Shenzhou-20 mission and is on his first spaceflight after being selected in 2020.
After the Shenzhou-20 mission, Commander Chen Dong will have spent 408 days in space, setting a new national record.
The Shenzhou-20 mission is expected to return to Earth in November.
Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie are part of the Shenzhou-20 mission onboard the Tiangong Space Station.
Chen Dong is the Commander for the Shenzhou-20 mission and was selected as a taikonaut in 2010.
Wang Jie is the Science Operator for the Shenzhou-20 mission and is participating in his first spaceflight.