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China to Launch Shenzhou-22 for Tiangong Operations on Nov 25

11/25/2025

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China will launch the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25, 2025, to restore normal Tiangong space station operations.
The launch follows Shenzhou-21's early return after damage from another vessel, leaving Tiangong without a flightworthy craft for 10 days.
Shenzhou-22 aims to eliminate evacuation risks for the three astronauts aboard Tiangong.
The mission will launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and precede Shenzhou-23, planned for April 2026.

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China will launch the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25, 2025, to restore normal Tiangong space station operations.
The launch follows Shenzhou-21's early return after damage from another vessel, leaving Tiangong without a flightworthy craft for 10 days.
Shenzhou-22 aims to eliminate evacuation risks for the three astronauts aboard Tiangong.
The mission will launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and precede Shenzhou-23, planned for April 2026.