On the day Friday of Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 16th April 2025 CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China At 0745 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time , the Chang Zheng -Long March 2F Yao 21 carrier rocket successfully deployed to the launch complex at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China.. In that readiness
Shenzhou-21 Crew to Make Debut Tomorrow soon on the 31st October 2025
The vastness of space is boundless, and exploration is endless! The General Command for the Space Station Application and Development Phase Flight Mission will hold a press conference on the Shenzhou21 manned spaceflight mission on the morning of October 30th at the Dongfeng Auditorium of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
[Shenzhou-21 Launch Imminent, All Systems Ready] Today (September 29th), a full-area rehearsal was held for the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft launch mission. Currently, all systems involved in the launch mission have completed relevant functional checks and are fully prepared for launch.
[Shenzhou-21 Manned Spaceflight Mission Press Conference to be Held at 9:10 AM Today]
According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the General Command for the Space Station Application and Development Phase Flight Mission will hold a press conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 9:10 AM Beijing time on October 30th to report on relevant information regarding the Shenzhou-21 manned spaceflight mission.
At approximately 8:30 AM, under the unified command of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center, the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the Xi’an Satellite Control Center, and all mission tracking and control stations conducted joint testing and control, comprehensively simulating various technical states and operational processes during launch preparation, launch, and flight. The rehearsal verified the reliability of the rocket, spacecraft, launch site, and tracking and communication systems, and tested the seamless integration of each system during the mission. The rehearsal also verified the functionality and technical status of the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft and the Long March 2F Y21 carrier rocket combination. In response to potential.
weather conditions such as low temperatures, seasonal strong winds, and sandstorms that may be encountered during this mission, the launch site system has developed targeted measures regarding weather forecasting, launch tower sealing, air conditioning support, and contingency plans. It is understood that the Chinese space station is about to enter rendezvous and docking orbit. The Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew conducted a manual rendezvous and docking drill to prepare for receiving the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft
[Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, Zhang Hongzhang! Shenzhou21 Crew List Announced ]
After deliberation by the General Command of the Space Station Application and Development Phase Flight Mission, it was decided that the #Shenzhou21# Takionaut crew will consist of three astronauts: pilot Zhang Lu, flight engineer Wu Fei, and payload specialist Zhang Hongzhang, with Zhang Lu serving as commander. This is the second time, following the Shenzhou-16 astronaut crew, that a crew composed of three different types of astronauts has been formed, encompassing those born in the 1970s
Following the conference, the Shenzhou-21 astronauts will meet with Chinese and foreign media reporters at the Wentian Pavilion.
according to the NotaMS released by the Lanzhou Flight Information Region on October 20, the launch mission of the #Shenzhou21# manned spacecraft is scheduled to take place between 23:34 on October 31 and 00:14 on November 1, Beijing time.
In the upcoming Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft launch mission, Zhao Lei, who has previously served as the No. 0 commander for four manned spacecraft launches, will continue to serve as the No. 0 commander.
The following is a list of previous No. 0 commanders for manned spacecraft launches:
Guo Baoxin: Shenzhou-1-Shenzhou-6
Guo Zhonglai : Shenzhou -7
Wang Jun: Shenzhou-8, Shenzhou-9;
Zhou Xiaoming : Shenzhou-10
Wang Hongzhi: Shenzhou-11
Deng Xiaojun: Shenzhou-12, Shenzhou- 14
Wu Hua: Shenzhou-13, Shenzhou-15 , Shenzhou-16
Zhao Lei: Shenzhou-17, Shenzhou-18, Shenzhou-19, Shenzhou-20 .
Visuals are from their respectives also from CNSA- China National Space Administration
