2026.01.02 22:18 GMT+8

The story behind China's first emergency manned space launch mission

Updated 2026.01.02 22:18 GMT+8
CGTN

On November 25, China launched the Shenzhou-22 spaceship to provide a return vessel for the three Shenzhou-21 astronauts in orbit. This momentous occasion marked the accomplishment of the first emergency launch mission in the country's manned space program.

Between November 5 and 25, 2025, within just 20 days, China's space team completed an almost textbook-level emergency response, becoming a successful example in the international space community for handling unexpected events. And their motto was simple, but powerful:"One more thorough check on the ground means one more guarantee of stability in the sky!"

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