Month: January 2026

On the day 16 January 2026  of  Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 25 th November 2025 CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China Shenzhou20 Taikonaut Crew Meets with Press in Beijing Aerospace City After Return] On January 16, 2026, the China Taikonaut  Research and Training Center held a press conference with the Shenzhou-20 crew in Beijing Aerospace City. This was the first official public appearance for Shenzhou-20 Taikonauts  Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie 63 days after their return from the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft. They answered reporters’ questions about their experiences during their space stay and the emergency response to a space debris impact on their windows.

This Spacesuit Wil lBe Used For Lunar Sui research!] Today, Shenzhou20 Brings Back A Heroic spacesuit . Since its mission, the Extravehicular Activity Suit B has been used by 11 astronauts in 8 manned spaceflight missions, becoming the first extravehicular activity suit to achieve the “4 years, 20 uses” life extension goal for China’s space station. After returning to Earth, it will be used for research on lunar suits, and after completing its scientific research mission, it may be publicly displayed.

ExtravehicularSuitB, has been honourably retired. Extravehicular suit B was launched on May 29, 2021, aboard the Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft, and was first used for extravehicular activities on the Chinese space station in July of the same year. Since its launch, extravehicular suit B has been used by 11 astronauts in 8 manned spaceflight missions, becoming the first extravehicular suit on the Chinese space station to achieve the “4 years, 20 uses” life extension goal

The extravehicular spacesuit, worth 30 million yuan, has also been brought back. Having performed 20 extravehicular missions, this spacesuit is definitely going to end up in a museum..

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On CNSA –China National Space Administration    …. ChangZheng  Long March 12 flight rocket …. At Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center. Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, People’s Republic of China …. At 15:48 on January 19, 2026, the Long March 12 Y5 carrier rocket was launched from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, successfully sending 19 satellites for the satellite internet network into their predetermined orbits. The launch mission was a complete success. This launch was the 628th launch of the Long March series carrier rockets.

With the continued launches of satellite internet network satellites in low orbit, the “Ten Thousand Rockets Launching Simultaneously” badge set designed and produced by Shanghai AIS Aerospace Technology is about to reach its final stage.

Today, China successfully launched 19 low-Earth orbit satellites for satellite internet into their predetermined orbits using a Long March-12 carrier rocket from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site. The launch mission was a complete success. 2026🇨🇳/Global Space Launch #7/16: 01-19 15:48, HICAL LCC-2, CZ-12 Y5, StarNet 50° LEO Group 11 (9 satellites), successfully launched.✅

To date, China’s StarNet low-Earth orbit constellation has launched a total of 19 groups with 154 satellites: 8 groups with 55 satellites in 86.5° near-polar orbit and 11 groups with 99 satellites in 50° low-Earth orbit.

🛰StarNet’s 19th low-Earth orbit satellite group is the second group of this type of satellite developed by GalaxySpace. According to Chief Designer Hu Zhao, this group of satellites carries several core technology products independently developed by GalaxySpace, including phased array, millimeter-wave antenna, integrated electronics, and energy, all aimed at lower costs and industry-leading technology. The development process achieved full digital integration for the first time, with automated testing, intelligent assembly and inspection, and launch site process optimization tailored to the characteristics of mass production, significantly improving efficiency.

🚀During this mission, the Long March 12 rocket continued to optimize its carrying capacity, improving the length of its onboard cable network, kerosene filling pipelines, and the structure and sections of the transition chamber. This resulted in a 10% weight reduction while maintaining performance and strength, and simplified assembly operations, effectively enhancing the rocket’s adaptability to launch missions. Furthermore, to further improve launch efficiency, the project continuously optimized pre-launch workflows and personnel deployment, and reduced the number of launch site inspections and tests, shortening the launch cycle by four days and laying a solid foundation for subsequent high-density launch mission

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On the day 16 January 2026  of  Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 25 th November 2025 CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China Shenzhou20 Taikonaut Crew Meets with Press in Beijing Aerospace City After Return] On January 16, 2026, the China Taikonaut  Research and Training Center held a press conference with the Shenzhou-20 crew in Beijing Aerospace City. This was the first official public appearance for Shenzhou-20 Taikonauts  Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie 63 days after their return from the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft. They answered reporters’ questions about their experiences during their space stay and the emergency response to a space debris impact on their windows.

It was reported that the Shenzhou-20 crew has completed the isolation and recovery phases and is now fully in the observation and rehabilitation phase. Currently, under the careful care and support of the research support team at the China Takionaut  Research and Training Center, the Shenzhou-20 crew is in good physical and mental condition, with all medical examination results normal. Their muscle strength, endurance, and cardiopulmonary function have basically recovered to pre-flight levels. After completing all recovery tasks and undergoing health assessments, the three Takionauts  will begin normal training.

Shenzhou-20 Spacecraft Returns to Dongfeng Landing Site Shenzhou-20 Spacecraft Returns Unmanned# According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft return capsule successfully landed at the Dongfeng Landing Site today. On-site inspection confirmed that the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft return capsule is generally normal in appearance, and the items inside are in good condition. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft return mission has been a complete success.

The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft’s return was delayed in early November 2025 due to a suspected impact from small space debris, and it remained in orbit to conduct related experiments. On November 14, the Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew safely returned aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft. On November 25, the emergency launch of the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft was carried out, marking the first successful emergency launch in the history of China’s manned spaceflight. On January 19, 2026, the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft evacuated the space station and returned unmanned. The spacecraft’s on-orbit time reached 270 days, verifying its ability to remain in orbit for nine months.

Currently, the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft, which will take over the rolling backup mission, has arrived at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, and the Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket is about to be shipped. With the return of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, the main tasks of this emergency space operation on the Chinese space station have been successfully completed…..Images and visuals are from their Respectives CMS China Manned SpaceCNSA-China National Space Administration

On CNSA –China National Space Administration    …. ChangZheng  Long March 12B Reusable Carrier r flight rocket …. Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone JiuquanSatelliteLaunchCenter, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China Long March 12B Carrier Rocket Static Ignition Test a Complete Success] On the afternoon of January 16, the Long March 12B carrier rocket (CZ-12B), developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Commercial Rocket Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “CZ-12B”), successfully completed its static ignition test at the CZ-12B test launch pad in the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone. The test was a complete success.

This test fully simulated the actual pre-launch process, conducting system verification in key aspects such as fueling, ignition, and timing control. The results showed that all systems on the rocket operated stably and the parameters were normal, fully demonstrating the feasibility and reliability of the rocket design, and providing important support for the subsequent transition to the flight test phase.

The CZ-12B carrier rocket is a new generation of four-meter-class reusable rocket developed to meet the commercial launch needs of China’s low-Earth orbit constellation network. It adopts a two-stage configuration and a fully liquid oxygen-kerosene propulsion system, with a 20-ton-class low-Earth orbit payload capacity.

The launch pad used for this test by China Commercial Launch Vehicle (CCR) is capable of handling the refueling of multiple propellants, including liquid oxygen, kerosene, and methane. It is independently invested in, constructed, and operated by CCR and can support the flight test needs of multiple four-meter-class launch vehicles.

Prior to the test, the development team conducted multiple rounds of systematic analysis and verification regarding safety risks and formulated comprehensive test procedures and contingency plans to ensure a smooth and reliable test process. Moving

forward, the development team will continue to diligently advance all aspects of the work to fully guarantee the smooth implementation of subsequent flight test missions.

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On the day 16 January 2026  of  Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 25 th November 2025 CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China Shenzhou20 Taikonaut Crew Meets with Press in Beijing Aerospace City After Return] On January 16, 2026, the China Taikonaut  Research and Training Center held a press conference with the Shenzhou-20 crew in Beijing Aerospace City. This was the first official public appearance for Shenzhou-20 Taikonauts  Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie 63 days after their return from the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft. They answered reporters’ questions about their experiences during their space stay and the emergency response to a space debris impact on their windows.

It was reported that the Shenzhou-20 crew has completed the isolation and recovery phases and is now fully in the observation and rehabilitation phase. Currently, under the careful care and support of the research support team at the China Takionaut  Research and Training Center, the Shenzhou-20 crew is in good physical and mental condition, with all medical examination results normal. Their muscle strength, endurance, and cardiopulmonary function have basically recovered to pre-flight levels. After completing all recovery tasks and undergoing health assessments, the three Takionauts  will begin normal training.

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