US EditionChina launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station
China launched the unmanned Shenzhou-22 as an emergency lifeboat after debris damaged Shenzhou-20, restoring a safe return option for three astronauts on Tiangong space station.
- China launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft to its Tiangong space station to provide a return vehicle for three astronauts who were stranded there after their Shenzhou-20 capsule was damaged.
- The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on November 25 and will dock with the Tiangong space station where three astronauts have been residing without a flightworthy vessel since November 5.
- China took quick action to resolve the safety risk faced by the three astronauts, contrasting with a situation at the International Space Station where two NASA astronauts were stranded for nine months due to propulsion issues.
76 Articles
76 Articles
China’s first emergency mission to plug safety risk at Tiangong Space Station successful
Shenzhou-22 departed with supplies, Tiangong spare parts and gear to fix a cracked window on Shenzhou-20, a damage that left the craft unfit to bring three astronauts back to Earth.
Shenzhou-22 docks at Tiangong space station, resolving human spaceflight emergency
China’s uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft has arrived at the Tiangong space station, reestablishing a lifeboat for the crew and ending the orbital outpost’s first operational emergency. The post Shenzhou-22 docks at Tiangong space station, resolving human spaceflight emergency appeared first on SpaceNews.
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station
China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station. The Shenzhou 22 will be used sometime in 2026 by the three…
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station
China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station. The Shenzhou 22 will be used sometime in 2026 by the three…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
