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Chinese Astronauts Complete Record-Breaking Spacewalk at Tiangong

4/20/2026

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On April 16, 2026, Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu and Wu Fei completed their third spacewalk outside Tiangong space station.
The spacewalk lasted 5.5 hours.
Zhang Lu set a record for the most spacewalks by a Chinese astronaut.
The Shenzhou XXI mission has been extended due to Shenzhou-22's delayed arrival.
Payload specialist Zhang Hongzhang supported from inside as the crew conducts experiments and celebrates China Space Day on April 24, 2026.

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On April 16, 2026, Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu and Wu Fei completed their third spacewalk outside Tiangong space station.
The spacewalk lasted 5.5 hours.
Zhang Lu set a record for the most spacewalks by a Chinese astronaut.
The Shenzhou XXI mission has been extended due to Shenzhou-22's delayed arrival.
Payload specialist Zhang Hongzhang supported from inside as the crew conducts experiments and celebrates China Space Day on April 24, 2026.