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China's Shenzhou-23 astronauts have entered the Tiangong space station and begun an in-orbit handover with the Shenzhou-21 crew, marking the eighth space get-together in China's aerospace history.
China’s Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-entered Earth’s atmosphere in a controlled disposal at 7:49 a.m. Beijing Time, with a small amount of debris that survived ablation falling into designated safe waters, per the China Manned Space Agency. Launched July 15, 2025 from Wenchang to supply the Tiangong space station, Tianzhou-9 separated to its independent flight phase before re-entry.
China's Lanyue lander successfully completed a comprehensive landing and takeoff test, marking a significant milestone in China's planned manned lunar exploration program, with a lunar landing expected before 2030.
China's Shenzhou 16 mission has released the first images of the complete Tiangong Space Station, showcasing the full structure of the station since its arrival in orbit. The crew handed over control to the Shenzhou 17 team before departing, capturing breathtaking views of the laboratory in orbit. The Tiangong Space Station consists of three units and has hosted rotating crews of taikonauts conducting scientific experiments. China plans to expand the station with three additional modules and send a Hubble-class space telescope called "Xuntian" to orbit alongside for repairs and upgrades.