The AETHER-5 satellite deployed at approximately 2:24:09 after launch.

The CarbSAR IOD satellite deployed at approximately 1:08:22 after launch.

The LEMUR-2-GRAM-E-SUE satellite deployed at approximately 2:20:43 after launch.

The Acadia-9 satellite deployed at approximately 2:23:11 after launch.

The Hawk-13B satellite deployed at approximately 1:02:07 after launch.

The AETHER-3 satellite deployed at approximately 2:30:55 after launch.

The Tomorrow-S11 satellite deployed at approximately 1:03:04 after launch.

The AETHER-4 satellite deployed at approximately 2:26:44 after launch.

The AETHER-11 satellite deployed at approximately 2:23:28 after launch.

The HYDRA-2 satellite deployed at approximately 1:01:49 after launch.

The ICEYE 2 satellite deployed at approximately 2:22:52 after launch.

The launch will enter the Canadian record books for having the most Canadian satellites launched on a single mission and the most by a single company.

The Connecta IoT-15 satellite deployed at approximately 1:04:09 after launch.

The satellites on this mission include customer payloads comprising Earth-observation tools and a collaboration with Axiom Space for on-orbit data center nodes.

Deployment of the 40 manifested payloads started approximately 1 hour and 1 minute after the launch.

Kepler Communications plans to provide real-time connectivity, advanced computing, and hosted payload capabilities through its optical data relay constellation once operational.

Kepler AETHER satellites began deploying at approximately T+ 02:21 with AETHER-8.

Kepler Communications partnered with UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory and Sinclair Interplanetary to support its satellite manufacturing strategy.

The LEMUR-2-SONNENBLUME satellite deployed at approximately 2:20:31 after launch.

The research from these experiments aims to explore brain-controlled signals under weightless conditions.

The crew completed disassembly and assembly of experimental modules in the fluid physics experimental cabinet.

1,179 kilograms of materials were sent to the Tiangong space station in 2025, with 105 kilograms returned to Earth.

The Shenzhou-21 crew celebrated New Year’s Day aboard the Tiangong space station.

Taikonauts wearing glasses completed multiple experiments on brain-face coordination tasks.

Highlighted experiments included a two-week trip with four mice and tests of a microgravity pipeline inspection robot.

Zhang Lu served in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and holds the rank of Senior Colonel.

The findings from the quantum dot battery research are expected to support future space mission applications.

Studies were conducted on critical gravity perception, physical force perception, and spatial memory and regulation.

Wu Fei is the Flight Engineer for the Shenzhou-21 mission and is on his first trip into space.

The crew replaced the burner in the combustion science experimental cabinet as part of their experimental plan.

Wu Fei was selected as part of the third taikonaut group in October 2020.

The crew conducted maintenance tasks, including cleaning and inventory management, as part of their ongoing activities.

Taikonauts performed operational skill training for velocity control and attitude control using joysticks.

Prior to becoming taikonauts, Zhang Hongzhang and Wu Fei worked as a researcher and engineer, respectively.

During their training, the crew became familiar with rescue operation methods and equipment in critical gravity environments.

Zhang Lu is the Commander and Pilot of the Shenzhou-21 mission, marking his second spaceflight.

Zhang Hongzhang was selected as part of the third taikonaut group in October 2020.

Tiangong has supported a total of 267 science experiments and technology application projects as of December 2025.

The Shenzhou-21 crew conducted rendezvous and docking training exercises as scheduled.

In-situ research on the electrochemical and optical properties of quantum dot batteries is progressing smoothly onboard Tiangong.

The Shenzhou-21 crew completed medical rescue training in simulated hazardous conditions onboard Tiangong.

The crew completed emergency evacuation drills under simulated space station fire conditions.

Over 230 research papers were supported by the work of the Shenzhou-21 crew and other crews in 2025.

The Tiangong space station relayed 150 terabits of scientific data to researchers on Earth in 2025.

Seventy new patents for innovations were filed as a result of the experiments conducted on Tiangong.

Studies assessed the effects of microgravity on eyesight, human fine motor skills, and brain growth.

Zhang Lu was selected as part of China’s second taikonaut group in 2010.

Zhang Hongzhang serves as the Payload Expert for the Shenzhou-21 mission and is also on his first space trip.

The Shenzhou-21 crew conducted space medicine experiments using brain-computer interface equipment.

The China Manned Space Agency reported that 86 experiments and projects were completed onboard Tiangong in 2025.