Shenzhou-21 Crew Completes Second Spacewalk Series
The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Monday. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) reported that the three astronauts—Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang—worked for approximately seven hours, concluding their tasks at 7:35 p.m. Beijing Time.
The three astronauts—Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang—worked for approximately seven hours, concluding their tasks at 7:35 p.m. Beijing Time.
Key Activities
- The crew was assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a ground support team.
- Tasks included the installation of a space debris protection device for the station and other unspecified activities.
- Astronauts Zhang Lu and Wu Fei, who conducted the spacewalks, safely returned to the Wentian lab module.
- Zhang Lu has now completed six EVAs, placing him among Chinese astronauts with the highest number of spacewalks.
Ongoing Mission Progress
Since their first series of EVAs on December 9, 2025, the Shenzhou-21 crew has undertaken various activities:
- Equipment inspection and maintenance.
- Environmental monitoring.
- Health management.
- In-orbit training for rendezvous and docking, medical rescue, and emergency lifesaving.
- Scientific experiments and test projects in areas such as space life science, human research, microgravity physics, and new space technologies are progressing as planned.
Future Plans
The three astronauts have been in orbit for over four months. According to the CMSA, additional EVAs, scientific experiments, and technical tests are scheduled to continue during the Shenzhou-21 mission.