At 1:12 am on January 21st, 2025, Hong Kong SAR- Beijing time, after about 8.5 hours of extravehicular activities, Shenzhou 19 crew astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze worked closely together, and with the support of the space station’s robotic arm and ground scientific researchers, completed the installation of the space station’s space debris protection device and the inspection of extravehicular equipment and facilities. Extravehicular astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong have safely returned to the Wentian laboratory module, and the extravehicular activities were a complete success….
On the day Wednesday of Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 30th October 2024 CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China At 0427 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time , the Chang Zheng -Long March 2F Yao 19 carrier rocket successfully launched from a launching complex at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China.. in that for a Six month mission onboard the Tiangong China Space Station.. Cai Xuzhe will be leading the Shenzhou-19 mission alongside newcomers Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze,….
[ The departure ceremony of the Takionaut crew of the Shenzhou 19 manned flight mission was held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center]
At 1:37 am on October 30, 2024, Beijing time, the departure ceremony of the astronaut crew of the Shenzhou 19 manned flight mission was held at the Dream Garden Square of Wentian Pavilion in the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. At 1:38 am, Xu Xueqiang, commander-in-chief of China’s manned space engineering and commander-in-chief of the flight mission headquarters for the application and development phase of the space station, issued the “departure” order, and three Takionauts, Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze, received the order to set off.
At present, the Shenzhou 18 Takionaut crew has been stationed in the space station for six months, and is actively preparing to welcome the upcoming Shenzhou 19 Takionaut crew.
【The launch of the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft was a complete success】
At 4:27 am on October 30, 2024, Beijing time, the Long March 2F Yao 19 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. About 10 minutes later, the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered the predetermined orbit. The astronaut crew was in good condition and the launch was a complete success.
After the spacecraft enters orbit, it will conduct autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking with the space station assembly according to the predetermined procedure. The Shenzhou 19 Takionaut crew will rotate in orbit with the Shenzhou 18 Takionaut crew. During their work and life in the space station, the Shenzhou 19 Takionaut crew will conduct multiple extravehicular activities, carry out experiments and applications in the fields of microgravity basic physics, space materials science, space life science, aerospace medicine, and aerospace technology, and complete various tasks such as the installation of space station debris protection devices, and the installation and recovery of extravehicular payloads and extravehicular platform equipment.
This mission is the fourth manned flight mission of China’s manned space program in the space station application and development stage, the 33rd launch mission since the project was launched, and the 543rd flight of the Long March series of launch vehicles.
At present, the space station complex has entered the docking orbit and is in good working condition, meeting the conditions for rendezvous and docking with the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft and Takionauts to enter.
[Docked, waiting for reunion! Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft and space station complex complete autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking ]
Shenzhou 19….. After the manned spacecraft entered orbit, it successfully docked at the forward port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 11:00 Beijing time on October 30, 2024. The entire docking process took about 6.5 hours.
According to the mission plan, the three astronauts will then enter the Tianhe core module of the space station from the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft. The Shenzhou 18 Takionaut crew has made all preparations to welcome the Shenzhou 19 Takionaut crew…
[Finally we meet again! Fifth Space Meeting ]
After the manned spacecraft and the space station complex successfully achieved autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking, the Shenzhou 19 Takionaut crew entered the orbital module from the spacecraft return capsule. At 12:51 Beijing time on October 30, 2024, the Shenzhou 18 Takionaut crew, which was performing a mission in orbit, successfully opened the “door of home” and welcomed the Shenzhou 19 Takionaut crew from afar to settle in the Chinese space station. The “post-70s”, “post-80s” and “post-90s” astronauts gathered in the “Tiangong” to complete the fifth “space meeting” in the history of Chinese spaceflight. Afterwards, the two Takionaut crews took a “family portrait” and jointly reported their safety to the people of the country who were concerned about them.
Later, the two Takionaut crews will rotate in orbit at the space station. During this period, the six astronauts will work and live together in the space station for about 5 days to complete various established tasks…….
On the day Tuesday of Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 22nd October 2024 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 19 carrier rocket successfully deployed to the launch complex at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China.. in that readiness
Cai Xuzhe will be leading the Shenzhou-19 mission alongside newcomers Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, the China Manned Space Agency has announced.
The spacecraft is set for liftoff at 4.27am on Wednesday 30th October 2024 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
“The torch of space exploration of the Shenzhou crew… has now been passed to our post-90s generation. I am very proud of this,” said Song Lingdong at a press conference.
Wang, the nation’s only female space flight engineer, said she’s giving it all.
“With every sunrise and sunset, we’d like to make them the landmarks of our journey to the universe,” she said.
神舟十九号The Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft and the Long March 2F Yao 19 carrier rocket combination have been transferred to the launch area. At present, the launch site facilities and equipment are in good condition. The subsequent pre-launch functional inspections, joint tests and other work will be carried out as planned, and the launch is scheduled to be carried out in the near future.
神舟十九号
Cai Xuzhe will break the record for the interval between two flight missions for Chinese Takionauts!
On the day Tuesday of Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 29th October 2024 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 19 carrier rocket successfully deployed to the launch complex at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China.. in that readiness an Announcement for a Six month mission onboard the Tiangong China Space Station..
神舟十九号 Shenzhou 19 Crew..
On October 26, 2024, the three Takionaut s of Shenzhou 19 simulated the flight mission according to the process. After entering the spacecraft’s return capsule, they began the joint inspection and testing of man, spacecraft, rocket and ground, and completed all key operations of the standby phase and takeoff phase during the rocket’s simulated takeoff.
On October 28, 2024, according to CCTV News, the launch of the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft was imminent, and the astronauts’ transportation vehicles were replaced by the “Hongqi Fleet” for the first time. The vehicle that undertook the Takionaut transportation mission this time was the Hongqi Guoyue Concierge Car, which had undergone targeted modifications and upgrades. It was equipped with double-layer silent glass, carpet, and refrigerator. The length of the car was increased by 29 centimeters, and the number of seats was reduced to facilitate the Takionauts wearing heavy space suits. There were only eight large characters on the license plate, “Nothing can go wrong and a complete success”, which embodied the best wishes for the astronauts’ mission.
On October 29, 2024, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, after research and decision by the Space Station Application and Development Phase Flight Mission Command, the astronaut crew for the Shenzhou 19 manned flight mission will consist of three Takionauts: Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze, with Cai Xuzhe as the commander. The crew includes one Takionaut from the second batch and two astronauts from the third batch. Among them, Takionauts Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze are both born in the 1990s and are performing their first flight mission. Astronaut Wang Haoze is China’s first female flight engineer
On the morning of October 29, 2024, the three Takionauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze who will carry out the Shenzhou 19 manned flight mission met with Chinese and foreign media reporters at the Wentian Pavilion of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center….
蔡旭哲Cai Xuzhe
Male, Han nationality, was born in May 1976 in Shenzhou, Hebei Province. He joined the army in September 1995 and joined the Communist Party of China in May 1998. He graduated from the School of Management of Xi’an Jiaotong University with a master’s degree in industrial engineering and holds the rank of Army Colonel. He is currently a first-class astronaut of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Astronaut Brigade and the commander of the Shenzhou 19 Takionaut crew.
Cai Xuzhe studied at the Baoding Branch of the Changchun Air Force Flight Academy in his early years He later served as deputy commander of a flight squadron of an Air Force aviation regiment and was rated as a first-class pilot in the Air Force. In May 2010, he was selected into the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Astronaut Brigade and became China’s second batch of astronauts. In December 2019, he was selected to join the Shenzhou 14 flight crew. [54]On June 5, 2022, Cai Xuzhe, Chen Dong and Liu Yang will carry out the Shenzhou 14 manned flight mission. [During the mission, the three people stayed in orbit for 6 months, carried out 3 extravehicular activities, completed the installation and commissioning of the space station’s internal and external equipment and facilities related to space application missions, carried out a series of space science experiments and technical tests, and returned safely on December 4, 2022. The Shenzhou 14 manned flight mission was the most complex, technically difficult, and labor-intensive manned flight mission since the construction of the Chinese space station in orbit. It was the first time that two manned spacecraft were in orbit at the same time and two groups of astronauts rotated in orbit. It set a world record for the fastest rendezvous and docking of a cargo spacecraft with a space station and a new Chinese record for three extravehicular activities in a single manned flight mission, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent construction and operation of the space station. In October 2024, Cai Xuzhe was selected to join the Shenzhou 19 flight crew, forming a crew with Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze , and serving as the commander.
宋令东Song Lingdong
Male, Han nationality, was born in August 1990, from Cao County, Shandong Province. He joined the army in September 2008 and joined the Communist Party of China in March 2013. He graduated from the Air Force Aviation University of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army with a bachelor’s degree and holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Force. He is currently a fourth-level astronaut of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Astronaut Brigade and an astronaut of the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft….
In 2008, Song Lingdong enlisted in the military and became a pilot. He was once the squadron leader of a flight squadron of an Air Force brigade and was rated as a first-class pilot of the Air Force. In September 2020, he was selected as one of China’s third batch of Takionauts. In October 2024, Song Lingdong was selected to join the Shenzhou 19 flight crew , along with Cai Xuzhe and Wang Haoze , with Cai Xuzhe serving as the commander. Song Lingdong thus became China’s first male Takionaut born in the 1990s
On October 29, 2024, the three astronauts, Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze, met with Chinese and foreign media reporters at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.Shenzhou 19 will be launched at 04:27 Beijing time on October 30, 2024. The mission is scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site in late April or early May 2025.
王浩泽Wang Haoze
Female, Manchu ethinc, born in March 1990, native of Luanping, Hebei, member of the Communist Party of China, Army Lieutenant Colonel, fourth-level Takionaut of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Astronaut Brigade , Takionaut of Shenzhou 19 …
In 2008, Wang Haoze enrolled in the Energy and Power Engineering major at the School of Energy and Environment of Southeast University. …..In December 2009, she joined the Communist Party In 2015, Wang Haoze received a master’s degree in thermal engineering ….. In the same year, she joined the Beijing Aerospace Propulsion Institute and was engaged in the overall design of new rocket engines . In September 2020, he was selected as one of China’s third batch of Takionauts. After a comprehensive assessment, he was selected as a member of the Shenzhou 19 manned flight mission crew. In January 2021, he joined the military. In 2023, he was selected to join the Shenzhou 19 crew, carrying out the mission together with Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong .In October 2024, he will be selected to join the astronaut crew for the Shenzhou 19 manned mission.
Wang Haoze is China’s first female space flight engineer and will be the third Chinese woman Takionaut..
China’s fourth batch of Takionauts, including two payload specialists from Hong Kong and Macao SARs, will prepare for not only space station operations but also manned Moon Landing missions. Their current training starting in August includes piloting moon rovers and conducting spacewalks on the lunar surface.
On the day Tuesday of Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time 22nd October 2024 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 19 carrier rocket successfully deployed to the launch complex at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China.. in that readiness
神舟十九号The Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft and the Long March 2F Yao 19 carrier rocket combination have been transferred to the launch area. At present, the launch site facilities and equipment are in good condition. The subsequent pre-launch functional inspections, joint tests and other work will be carried out as planned, and the launch is scheduled to be carried out in the near future.
According to CCTV news on January 18, 2024, Yang Liwei, deputy chief designer of China’s manned space program, said that the six Takionauts for the Shenzhou-18 and Shenzhou-19 flight crews have been confirmed and are undergoing targeted training. In addition, China’s manned lunar landing will be accelerated and steadily advanced. In February, the China Manned Space Engineering Office announced that the Shenzhou 19 manned flight mission will be carried out in 2024. The astronaut crew has been selected and is currently undergoing mission training. According to the October manned spaceflight calendar released by the China Manned Space Engineering Office, China plans to launch the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft in late October to welcome back the Shenzhou 18 crew.
In October 2024, Yang Liwei said that the Shenzhou-19 crew training program had been completed and they were currently checking for deficiencies and making up for them in order to get into the best possible condition in preparation for the launch at the end of the month..
The Shenzhou 19 manned spaceflight mission logo is a red, yellow and blue circular logo composed of the Chinese space station, the Shenzhou manned spacecraft, the earth and the starry sky. The number “19” incorporates the elements of a Chinese dragon, dancing and rising. There are 19 stars around it, corresponding to the Shenzhou 19 manned spaceflight mission, and together they reflect the prosperity of China’s space industry
27th October 2024
[Shenzhou 19 completes full system rehearsal]
The Shenzhou 19 ship-rocket combination was transferred to the launch area on the 22nd of this month, and is scheduled to be launched at an appropriate time in the near future. Today, the launch site organized various units to carry out a full system rehearsal.
All positions of the test and launch system of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center participated in this rehearsal. Under the unified dispatch of the launch site system, the tower, rocket, spacecraft and other subsystems carried out functional inspections, and implemented a full-process simulation exercise from flight preparation, ignition and takeoff to ship-rocket separation. The three astronauts of Shenzhou 19 performed the flight mission in accordance with the process simulation. After entering the spacecraft’s return capsule, they began a joint inspection and test of people, ships, rockets, and the ground, and completed all key operations of the standby and takeoff stages during the rocket’s simulated takeoff. The astronaut system also carried out preparatory work such as medical examinations of the crew, and conducted 1:1 rehearsals of tasks such as the departure ceremony, cabin status settings, and post-entry procedures
