China's Shenzhou-19 astronauts are gearing up for their homecoming after a groundbreaking 150-day mission aboard the China Space Station! Crew members Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze—aka space science squad goals—are scheduled to touch down around May 1, according to state media.
Since their October 2024 launch atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Gobi Desert's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the trio has conducted cutting-edge experiments that could reshape our understanding of zero-gravity physics and long-term space habitation. Talk about #MondayMotivation!
5+ months of orbital research
Over 20 tech tests completed
First mission using upgraded life-support systems
This mission marks another leap forward in China's Tiangong space station program, which has welcomed international collaborators in recent years. Science buffs worldwide are eagerly awaiting findings that could influence future Moon and Mars missions.
5+ months of orbital research
First mission using upgraded life-support systems
