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China's Shenzhou-22 Set to Rescue Tiangong Crew Amid Concerns

11/17/2025

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China will launch an uncrewed Shenzhou-22 to Tiangong to aid the Shenzhou-21 crew.
Shenzhou-20 was damaged by space debris, leaving Shenzhou-21 without a lifeboat.
Launch is planned for around November 25, 2025, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
The Shenzhou-21 crew—Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang—began their six-month mission on October 31, 2025.
The situation raises concerns about potential flaws in China's space protocols.

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China will launch an uncrewed Shenzhou-22 to Tiangong to aid the Shenzhou-21 crew.
Shenzhou-20 was damaged by space debris, leaving Shenzhou-21 without a lifeboat.
Launch is planned for around November 25, 2025, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
The Shenzhou-21 crew—Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang—began their six-month mission on October 31, 2025.
The situation raises concerns about potential flaws in China's space protocols.