On the day Monday of Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 25 th November 2025 CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China At intensive preparations to welcome them home. According to the plan, the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft Chang Zheng – Long March 2F will be launched Readiness soon, the Long March 2F Unmanned Shenzou 22 it has been transported to the launch tower for launch Readiness schedule soon ….
[Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Scheduled for Launch on November 25]
Shenzhou21 Crew In Good Condition According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the Long March 2F Y22 carrier rocket has completed propellant loading and is scheduled to launch the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on November 25, 2025 (Beijing time). The Shenzhou-21 Takionaut crew is functioning normally in orbit and in good condition
[ A little about the Shenzhou- 20 manned spacecraft’s return capsule window Debris impact ]
The China Manned Space Administration officially announced the reason for the delayed return of Shenzhou-20: Based on prior analysis of photographs, design verification, simulation analysis, and wind tunnel tests, a comprehensive evaluation revealed a minor crack in the glass of the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft’s return capsule window. The most likely cause was an external impact from space debris, thus failing to meet the release conditions for a safe manned return. The Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft will remain in orbit to conduct relevant experiments. The Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew returned to Earth aboard the Shenzhou-21 return capsule. The return capsule’s window….
[ Shenzhou22 Mission Logo Released ]
With the launch of the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft imminent, the China Manned Space Engineering Office has officially released the logo for this mission. The
Shenzhou22 Mission logo integrates Chinese aerospace elements with traditional cultural symbols. The logo uses the Great Wall as its base, reflecting a solemn commitment to the safety of astronauts. The bow and arrow shape, along with the Long March 2F carrier rocket and the Shenzhou spacecraft, forms the main visual element, showcasing a sense of “ready to launch” and a firm belief in “mission accomplished.” Twenty-two arrows surround the logo, precisely corresponding to the mission number. In the color scheme, blue interprets the foundation of aerospace technology, red represents mission responsibility, and orange highlights the swiftness of emergency rescue. The overall design not only continues the aesthetic heritage of Chinese aerospace logos but also innovatively incorporates emergency rescue elements, perfectly interpreting the core value of “protecting life with aerospace power” and showcasing the technological strength and humanistic care of China’s aerospace industry.
At 12:11 PM Beijing time on November 25, 2025, the Long March 2F Y22 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou22 spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Approximately 10 minutes later, the spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its predetermined orbit, marking a complete success for the launch mission. After entering orbit, the spacecraft will autonomously and rapidly rendezvous and dock with the space station complex according to the predetermined procedures.
The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft is unmanned and carries space food, space medicine, fresh fruits and vegetables, a device for dealing with cracks in the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft’s portholes, and spare parts required by the space station. This mission is the 38th launch mission since the inception of China’s manned space program and the 610th flight of the Long March series carrier rockets. It
is also the first emergency launch mission of China’s manned space program.
The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft meets the requirement of autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking in 3.5 hours.
[Dock Successful! Shenzhou22 Docks With Space Station ]
After successfully entering orbit, the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft completed its status setup and successfully docked with the forward port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 15:50 Beijing time on November 25, 2025. Following the docking, the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft will enter the combined docking section and will subsequently serve as the return spacecraft for the Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew.
Currently, the Shenzhou-21takionaut crew is in good condition in orbit and is completing all planned tasks. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft will continue to remain in orbit to conduct relevant experiments.
After the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft’s return was delayed on November 5 due to a suspected impact from small space debris, the mission command quickly activated its contingency plan. The entire project team responded calmly and scientifically, with numerous participating research and testing units working together to overcome difficulties. Within 20 days, they steadily and efficiently completed risk analysis and assessment, scheme demonstration and decision-making, personnel and material mobilization, crew transfer and return, and emergency launch of the spacecraft, providing a successful example for the international aerospace field in efficiently responding to emergencies.
The success of this mission fully demonstrates the advantages of the new national system, profoundly interprets the “life first, safety first” philosophy of China’s manned space program, comprehensively verifies the scientific reliability of the “one-for-one, rolling backup” strategy for China’s space station mission, and practically tests the rapid response and emergency handling capabilities of the entire project. It vividly embodies the spirit of manned spaceflight: exceptionally hardworking, exceptionally capable of fighting, exceptionally resilient, and exceptionally dedicated .
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