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Shenzhou 21

retired
Human SpaceflightLEOCOSPAR 2025-246ALaunched 10/31/2025
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Shenzhou 21 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Long March 2F G
Launch Date
10/31/2025
Last Contact
11/14/2025
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
387.5 km
Inclination
41.47 deg
Dry Mass
3,258 kg
Total Mass
8,100 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Human Spaceflight
Payload Category
SS
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
China Manned Space Agency (CMSA)
Manufacturer
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)
Registry
COSPAR ID
2025-246A
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The Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft is ready for launch on October 31.

PlanValue 4.0Oct 30, 2025Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft ready for launch on Oct 31. Rocket loaded, space station prepared. All systems go for tomorrow's mission. Good luck! Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/Qbzhlvcu7

China's Shenzhou-21 crew will carry out 27 scientific and application projects during their 6-month stay on the Tiangong space station.

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Oct 30, 2025
RT by @insomniacai163: China's Shenzhou-21 crew will carry out 27 scientific and application projects during their 6-month stay on the Tiangong space station, including the country's first in-orbit scientific experiments involving mice, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday. Four mice -- two males and two females -- will be transported to the space station aboard the Shenzhou-21 spaceship and raised in orbit.

The first activity after launch for the Shenzhou-21 crew will be to ensure a smooth arrival at the Tiangong Space Station.

PlanValue 3.0Oct 30, 2025Zhang Lu Will Lead Shenzhou-21 Mission to China's Tiangong Space Station

Shenzhou-21 member Zhang Hongzhang was announced.

GovernanceValue 2.0Oct 30, 2025Shenzhou-21 member announced, 张陆/Zhang Lu、武飞/Wu Fei、张洪章/Zhang Hongzhang.

China's Shenzhou-21 crew will carry out 27 scientific and application projects during their 6-month stay on the Tiangong space station.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 30, 2025RT by @insomniacai163: China's Shenzhou-21 crew will carry out 27 scientific and application projects during their 6-month stay on the Tiangong space station, including the country's first in-orbit scientific experiments involving mice, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday. Four mice -- two males and two females -- will be transported to the space station aboard the Shenzhou-21 spaceship and raised in orbit.

ZHANG Hongzhang is the payload specialist for Shenzhou-21 and a battery research scientist at CAS.

GovernanceValue 3.0Oct 30, 2025Meet Shenzhou-21 crew: ZHANG Lu (C), commander, Shenzhou-15 veteran WU Fei (R), flight engineer, former CASC engineer ZHANG Hongzhang (L), payload specialist, battery research scientist at CAS

Four mice, consisting of two males and two females, will be transported to the Tiangong space station aboard the Shenzhou-21 spaceship.

PlanValue 3.8Oct 30, 2025RT by @insomniacai163: China's Shenzhou-21 crew will carry out 27 scientific and application projects during their 6-month stay on the Tiangong space station, including the country's first in-orbit scientific experiments involving mice, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday. Four mice -- two males and two females -- will be transported to the space station aboard the Shenzhou-21 spaceship and raised in orbit.

Shenzhou-21 member Zhang Lu was announced.

GovernanceValue 2.5Oct 30, 2025Shenzhou-21 member announced, 张陆/Zhang Lu、武飞/Wu Fei、张洪章/Zhang Hongzhang.

Shenzhou-21 member Wu Fei was announced.

GovernanceValue 2.0Oct 30, 2025Shenzhou-21 member announced, 张陆/Zhang Lu、武飞/Wu Fei、张洪章/Zhang Hongzhang.

ZHANG Lu is the commander of Shenzhou-21 and a veteran of Shenzhou-15.

GovernanceValue 3.5Oct 30, 2025Meet Shenzhou-21 crew: ZHANG Lu (C), commander, Shenzhou-15 veteran WU Fei (R), flight engineer, former CASC engineer ZHANG Hongzhang (L), payload specialist, battery research scientist at CAS

Shenzhou 21 will mark the 26th CZ-2F mission and the second CZ-2F/G mission of 2025.

PlanValue 3.5Oct 28, 2025China’s Chang Zheng 2F/G ready for Friday launch with three astronauts in Shenzhou 21 capsule

The Shenzhou-21 spacecraft is ready for launch.

PlanValue 3.5Oct 26, 2025The Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and Long March-2F Y21 rocket are ready for launch after successful transportation. Pre-launch checks underway for an upcoming exciting mission. Full HD:https://youtu.be/UqDiSb6VKu8

Pre-launch checks are underway for the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and Long March-2F Y21 rocket.

PlanValue 3.5Oct 26, 2025The Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and Long March-2F Y21 rocket are ready for launch after successful transportation. Pre-launch checks underway for an upcoming exciting mission. Full HD:https://youtu.be/UqDiSb6VKu8

The identities of the Shenzhou-21 crew will be announced through two press conferences in the days before the launch.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Oct 24, 2025Shenzhou-21 Crewed Mission Prepares for Launch

The China Manned Space Agency and other agencies have rolled out the Long March 2F/G launch vehicle with the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft to the launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on October 24th.

PlanValue 4.0Oct 24, 2025Shenzhou-21 Crewed Mission Prepares for Launch

The six taikonauts from Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 will spend about a week together on the Tiangong Space Station.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Oct 24, 2025Shenzhou-21 Crewed Mission Prepares for Launch

The Long March 2F Y21 has been rolled out to the pad at Jiuquan spaceport for the Shenzhou-21 crewed mission.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Oct 24, 2025Shenzhou-21 crewed mission: Long March 2F Y21 has been rolled out to the pad at Jiuquan spaceport. Launch expected ~15:40 UTC Oct. 31. Crew to be revealed the day before launch. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/EWvYlYxVFpMdoyxPxlnMZw

The launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed mission is expected around 15:40 UTC on October 31.

PlanValue 4.0Oct 24, 2025Shenzhou-21 crewed mission: Long March 2F Y21 has been rolled out to the pad at Jiuquan spaceport. Launch expected ~15:40 UTC Oct. 31. Crew to be revealed the day before launch. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/EWvYlYxVFpMdoyxPxlnMZw

Joint tests between teams and systems are scheduled to ensure mission success ahead of the Shenzhou-21 launch.

PlanValue 2.3Oct 24, 2025Shenzhou-21 Crewed Mission Prepares for Launch

In the days leading up to the rollout of Shenzhou-21, teams at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center conducted comprehensive inspections of all mission systems and facilities.

PlanValue 2.0Oct 24, 2025Shenzhou-21 Crewed Mission Prepares for Launch