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Shenzhou‑21 Crew Returns in Backup Capsule, Validating China’s Rolling Backup System

China confirmed its on-call rescue plan by using an uncrewed replacement capsule for crew return which supports longer station stays and lunar planning.

Repaired Shenzhou-20 Lands Empty in Inner Mongolia

Chinese Spacewalkers Install Debris Shields, Inspect Damaged Shenzhou-20 at Tiangong

China Plans Uncrewed Shenzhou-22 After Debris Disables Tiangong Return Capsule

China Targets Nov. 25 Launch of Uncrewed Shenzhou-22 to Restore Tiangong Lifeboat

China Keeps Shenzhou-20 Crew Aboard as Debris Probe Continues With No Return Date

China Delays Shenzhou-20 Crew’s Return After Suspected Space Debris Hit

China Delays Shenzhou-20 Crew Return After Suspected Debris Strike

China Cooks In Orbit as Tiangong Crew Uses New Microgravity Oven During Handover