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Shenzhou XIX Crew Completes Historic 8.5-Hour Spacewalk

1/23/2025

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The Shenzhou XIX crew made history with their second spacewalk on January 20, 2025, spending an impressive 8.5 hours outside China's Tiangong space station. Astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong installed vital space debris protection devices, while Wang Haoze provided crucial support. This ambitious crew, launched on October 30, 2024, is expected to return home in late April or early May.

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The Shenzhou XIX crew made history with their second spacewalk on January 20, 2025, spending an impressive 8.5 hours outside China's Tiangong space station. Astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong installed vital space debris protection devices, while Wang Haoze provided crucial support. This ambitious crew, launched on October 30, 2024, is expected to return home in late April or early May.