China’s taikonauts are making cosmic history! The Shenzhou-18 crew just wrapped up their second record-breaking spacewalk this week, marking the 16th extravehicular activity (EVA) since the China Space Station (CSS) entered its operational phase. Photos of taikonaut Li Cong floating against Earth’s breathtaking backdrop instantly went viral—proof that space never gets old!
Let’s rewind: From the first CSS spacewalk in 2021 to today, these missions have rewritten the rules. Shenzhou-12’s 7-hour EVA kicked things off, while Shenzhou-13 made waves with Wang Yaping, China’s first female spacewalker (and the ultimate STEM role model! ). Then came Shenzhou-14, dubbed ‘the busiest crew’ for nabbing three EVAs in quick succession. Not to be outdone, Shenzhou-15’s all-male trio smashed records with four spacewalks in six months. Talk about *goals*!
Why it matters: Each mission builds on China’s growing space prowess. With 17 taikonauts now EVA veterans, the CSS is cementing its role as a hub for innovation—and some seriously Instagram-worthy moments. Next stop: The stars?
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The Shenzhou-18 crew just wrapped up their second record-breaking spacewalk this week, marking the 16th extravehicular activity (EVA) since the China Space Station (CSS) entered its operational phase. Photos of taikonaut Li Cong floating against Earth’s breathtaking backdrop instantly went viral—proof that space never gets old!
Let’s rewind: From the first CSS spacewalk in 2021 to today, these missions have rewritten the rules. Shenzhou-12’s 7-hour EVA kicked things off, while Shenzhou-13 made waves with Wang Yaping, China’s first female spacewalker (and the ultimate STEM role model! 
). Then came Shenzhou-14, dubbed ‘the busiest crew’ for nabbing three EVAs in quick succession. Not to be outdone, Shenzhou-15’s all-male trio smashed records with four spacewalks in six months. Talk about *goals*!
Why it matters: Each mission builds on China’s growing space prowess. With 17 taikonauts now EVA veterans, the CSS is cementing its role as a hub for innovation—and some seriously Instagram-worthy moments. 
Next stop: The stars?
