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Chinese Astronauts Complete Spacewalk to Enhance Tiangong Shielding

9/30/2025

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On September 26, 2025, two Chinese astronauts completed a six-hour spacewalk to reinforce Tiangong's debris shielding.
It was the fourth extravehicular activity (EVA) of Shenzhou 20, which began on April 24, 2025.
Astronauts Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie installed protective layers and maintained external equipment.
Tiangong's mass is about 20% of the International Space Station, with plans for expansion.

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Story summary

On September 26, 2025, two Chinese astronauts completed a six-hour spacewalk to reinforce Tiangong's debris shielding.
It was the fourth extravehicular activity (EVA) of Shenzhou 20, which began on April 24, 2025.
Astronauts Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie installed protective layers and maintained external equipment.
Tiangong's mass is about 20% of the International Space Station, with plans for expansion.