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'''Shenzhou 14''' ({{zh |s = 神舟十四号 |p = Shénzhōu Shísì-hào |l = ] Number 14 }}) is a Chinese spaceflight that launched on 5 June 2022 at 02:44 UTC. The flight marks the ninth crewed Chinese spaceflight and the fourteenth flight of the ]. The spacecraft carried three ] (PLAAC) ] on the third flight to the ], the first module of the ].<ref name="nsf-20210301">{{cite web |url = https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/03/china-preparing-to-build-tiangong-station-in-2021-complete-by-2022/ |title = China preparing to build Tiangong station in 2021, complete by 2022 |last = Barbosa |first = Rui C. |website = NASASpaceFlight.com |date=1 March 2021 |access-date = 1 March 2021 }}</ref> The launch of the three-person crew with a ] launch vehicle took place from the ]. '''Shenzhou 14''' ({{zh|s=神舟十四号|p=Shénzhōu Shísì-hào|l=Divine Boat Number 14}}) was a Chinese spaceflight to the ], launched on 5 June 2022. It carried three ] (PLAAC) ] on board a ] spacecraft. The mission was the ninth crewed Chinese spaceflight and the fourteenth flight overall of the ].


== Background == == Background ==
The spaceflight is the second of the upcoming missions set to last six months (180 days).<ref>{{cite web|title=中国航天进入空间站建造关键时期——访中国载人航天工程办公室主任郝淳|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/2021-04/29/c_1127393519.htm|website=xinhuanet.com|access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref> After that, the six-month stay aboard the space station will become the normal duration of the astronaut crew in orbit.<ref>{{cite web|title=空间站建造后续有四次载人飞行，航天员每次在轨驻留3至6个月|url=https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_12457158|website=thepaper.cn|access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref> The flight marks the third of four crewed missions scheduled to ] with the Tiangong space station by the end of construction in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/03/china-preparing-to-build-tiangong-station-in-2021-complete-by-2022/|title=China preparing to build Tiangong station in 2021, complete by 2022|last=Barbosa|first=Rui C.|publisher=NASASpaceFlight.com|date=1 March 2021 |access-date=1 March 2021}}</ref> Shenzhou 14 was the third spaceflight to the ], and the second with a planned duration of six months (180 days).<ref>{{cite web|title=中国航天进入空间站建造关键时期——访中国载人航天工程办公室主任郝淳|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/2021-04/29/c_1127393519.htm|website=xinhuanet.com|access-date=29 April 2021}}</ref> Shenzhou 14 would also mark the beginning of Tiangong being permanently inhabited, with Shenzhou 14 departing after the arrival of ], and the same being done on subsequent expeditions.<ref>{{cite web |date=19 April 2022 |title=China reveals missions of Shenzhou-14, Shenzhou-15 space crews |url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501059601/china-reveals-missions-of-shenzhou-14-shenzhou-15-space-crews/}}</ref>

Prior to launch, the Shenzhou 14 spacecraft was maintained in a state of near-readiness if needed as a lifeboat for the ] crew.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Andrew |date=2021-10-22 |title=China's Shenzhou 14 is on standby to launch in case of space station emergency |url=https://www.space.com/china-readies-shenzhou-14-for-space-station-emergency |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=Space.com |language=en}}</ref>

⚫ The crew of Shenzhou 14 was announced on 4 June 2022.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 June 2022 |title=Nation's latest space launch set for Sunday |publisher=RTHK |agency=Reuters |url=https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1651550-20220604.htm |access-date=4 June 2022}}</ref>


== Mission == == Mission ==
] ]
The flight launched from ] on 5 June 2022 at 02:44 UTC, following the launch of the ] cargo resupply spacecraft. Just under 7 hours after launch, the spacecraft docked with the ]'s nadir docking port. The crew entered the station later the same day at 12:50 UTC.
The mission is visiting the ] following the launch and docking of ], the third resupply mission to the station. The crew are expected to assist with the assembly of the ] and ] laboratories, which are scheduled to arrive at Tiangong in July and October respectively.<ref name="spaceflightfans">{{cite web|url=http://www.spaceflightfans.cn/event/cz-5b_mt|website=spaceflightfans.cn|title=www.spaceflightfans.cn/event/cz-5b_mt|access-date=2021-10-18}}</ref> The ] crew is scheduled to arrive 10 days before Shenzhou 14 departs, which means that the Shenzhou 14 mission marks the beginning of keeping the station permanently inhabited.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501059601/china-reveals-missions-of-shenzhou-14-shenzhou-15-space-crews/ |title=China reveals missions of Shenzhou-14, Shenzhou-15 space crews |date=19 April 2022}}</ref>


⚫ During the mission, the ] spacecraft remained on standby to serve as an emergency rescue vehicle.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's next crewed spacecraft is ready for potential space station rescue mission |date=7 June 2022 |url=https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-15-potential-rescue-mission |access-date=8 June 2022 |publisher=Space.com}}</ref>
The crew saluted while entering the ''Tianhe'' core module later on 5 June 2022, at 12:50 UTC as the third expedition to the Tiangong space station. On 24 July, ''Wentian'' was launched and successfully docked with ''Tianhe'' expanding the space station. On 25 July 2022 at 02:03 UTC, the crew of Shenzhou 14 opened the hatch and entered the ''Wentian'' module for the first time. On 31 October, ''Mengtian'' was launched and successfully docked with ''Tianhe'' forming the 'T-shape' structure of the space station. On 3 November 2022 at 07:12 UTC, the crew opened the hatch and entered the ''Mengtian'' module for the first time.


The Shenzhou 14 crew carried out three spacewalks, worked on payloads both inside and outside the station, and carried out other scientific work during the six-month mission.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-18 |title=China reveals missions of Shenzhou-14, Shenzhou-15 space crews - Khmer Times |url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501059601/china-reveals-missions-of-shenzhou-14-shenzhou-15-space-crews/ |access-date=2023-12-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> The crew also oversaw the expansion of Tiangong with the addition of the '']'' and '']'' laboratory cabin modules, which arrived at the station in July and October 2022 respectively.<ref name="spaceflightfans">{{cite web |title=www.spaceflightfans.cn/event/cz-5b_mt |url=http://www.spaceflightfans.cn/event/cz-5b_mt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426080906/http://www.spaceflightfans.cn/event/cz-5b_mt |archive-date=2021-04-26 |access-date=2021-10-18 |website=spaceflightfans.cn}}</ref> During Shenzhou 14's stay aboard Tiangong, the ] cargo spacecraft arrived and docked with the station.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Andrew |date=2022-11-12 |title=China launches Tianzhou 5 cargo ship to Tiangong space station |url=https://www.space.com/china-launches-tianzhou-5-mission-tiangong-space-station |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=Space.com |language=en}}</ref>
⚫ At least three spacewalks are planned to occur during the crew's approximately six-month stay in orbit. Shenzhou 15 will be on standby for any possible rescue mission.<ref>{{cite web|title=China's next crewed spacecraft is ready for potential space station rescue mission|url=https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-15-potential-rescue-mission|publisher=Space.com|access-date=8 June 2022}}</ref>


=== Spacewalks === === Station expansion ===
On 24 July 2022, the ''Wentian'' module launched and successfully docked with the ''Tianhe''<nowiki/>'s forward port. The crew of Shenzhou 14 opened the hatch and entered ''Wentian'' for the first time on 25 July 2022 at 02:03 UTC, to perform an inspection of the module. ''Wentian'' was later repositioned to ''Tianhe''<nowiki/>'s starboard port, its final location.
⚫ On 1 September 2022, the first planned spacewalk was carried out by Chen Dong and Liu Yang as they left the airlock of the ''Wentian'' lab module to conduct extravehicular activities. Liu became the second Chinese woman to carry out a spacewalk. They completed a series of tasks including installing an additional pump on the exterior, raising panoramic camera B, installing a workbench, demonstrating emergency return, etc. The spacewalk lasted for 6 hours and 7 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|title=China’s spacewalkers take 2 steps towards faster Tiangong space station construction|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3191177/chinas-spacewalkers-take-2-steps-towards-faster-tiangong-space|last=Tong|first=Zhang|publisher=South China Morning Post|access-date=2 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=China's Shenzhou 14 astronauts perform 1st spacewalk out of new module (video)|url=https://www.space.com/china-astronauts-spacewalk-from-new-module|last=Jones|first=Andrew|publisher=Space.com|access-date=4 September 2022}}</ref>


On 31 October 2022, the ''Mengtian'' module launched and successfully docked with ''Tianhe''<nowiki/>'s forward port, and was repositioned to ''Tianhe''<nowiki/>'s port-side port on 3 November 2022. Following ''Mengtian''<nowiki/>'s reposition, the crew opened the hatch and entered ''Mengtian'' for the first time on 3 November 2022 at 07:12 UTC to inspect the module's interior.
⚫ On 17 September 2022, the second scheduled spacewalk was carried out by Chen Dong and Cai Xuzhe through the airlock of the ''Wentian'' lab module, with Liu Yang assisting the pair from inside the ''Tianhe'' core module. Chen and Cai completed a series of tasks, including the completion of the installation of foot restraints and extravehicular workbenches, and will follow up with the support of the small robotic arm, and cooperate with each other to carry out the installation of the outboard booster handle, the installation of the load circuit expansion pump set, and the verification of the extravehicular rescue capability. The spacewalk lasted for 4 hours and 12 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chinese astronauts take 4-hour spacewalk outside new lab at Tiangong space station|url=https://www.space.com/chinese-astronauts-tiangong-space-station-wentian-spacewalk-september-2022|last=Howell|first=Elizabeth|publisher=Space.com|date=17 September 2022|access-date=17 September 2022}}</ref>


=== Spacewalks ===
⚫ On 17 November 2022, the third spacewalk was carried out by Chen Dong and Cai Xuzhe through the airlock of the ''Wentian'' lab module, with Liu Yang assisting the pair from inside the ''Tianhe'' core module. Chen and Cai completed a series of tasks, including the installation of a connection device between the ''Tianhe'' core module and ''Wentian'' lab module, the installation of an inter-chamber connection device between the ''Tianhe'' core module and ''Mengtian'' lab module, the raising of panoramic camera A of the ''Wentian'' lab module and the installation of a small mechanical arm power-assisted handle. The spacewalk lasted for 5 hours and 34 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shenzhou-14 taikonauts perform third spacewalk|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/11/18/shenzhou-14-taikonauts-perform-third-spacewalk|publisher=The Star|access-date=18 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=China's Shenzhou 14 astronauts complete their 3rd and final spacewalk (video)|url=https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-14-astronauts-spacewalk-november-2022|last=Jones|first=Andrew|publisher=Space.com|date=18 November 2022|access-date=28 November 2022}}</ref>
⚫ On 1 September 2022, the first scheduled spacewalk of Shenzhou 15 was carried out by Chen Dong and Liu Yang, with Liu Yang becoming the second Chinese woman to carry out a spacewalk. The two exited the airlock of the ''Wentian'' lab module and completed a series of tasks, including installing an extended pump set on the exterior of the station, raising panoramic camera B, installing a workbench, and demonstrating procedures for an emergency return to the airlock. The spacewalk lasted for 6 hours and 7 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|title=China's spacewalkers take 2 steps towards faster Tiangong space station construction|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3191177/chinas-spacewalkers-take-2-steps-towards-faster-tiangong-space|last=Tong|first=Zhang|date=2 September 2022 |publisher=South China Morning Post|access-date=2 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=China's Shenzhou 14 astronauts perform 1st spacewalk out of new module (video)|url=https://www.space.com/china-astronauts-spacewalk-from-new-module|last=Jones|first=Andrew|date=2 September 2022 |publisher=Space.com|access-date=4 September 2022}}</ref>


⚫ On 17 September 2022, the second scheduled spacewalk was carried out by Chen Dong and Cai Xuzhe through the airlock of the ''Wentian'' lab module, with Liu Yang assisting the pair from inside the ''Tianhe'' core module. Chen and Cai completed the installation of foot restraints and extravehicular workbenches with support from the station's small robotic arm, performed further work on the extended pump set, and further verified EVA emergency rescue procedures. The spacewalk lasted for 4 hours and 12 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chinese astronauts take 4-hour spacewalk outside new lab at Tiangong space station|url=https://www.space.com/chinese-astronauts-tiangong-space-station-wentian-spacewalk-september-2022|last=Howell|first=Elizabeth|publisher=Space.com|date=17 September 2022|access-date=17 September 2022}}</ref>
== Spacecraft ==
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⚫ On 17 November 2022, the third spacewalk was carried out by Chen Dong and Cai Xuzhe through the airlock of the ''Wentian'' lab module, with Liu Yang once again assisting the pair from inside the ''Tianhe'' core module. Chen and Cai installed an inter-chamber connection device between ''Tianhe'' and ''Mengtian'', raised panoramic A on ''Wentian'', and installed a small mechanical arm power-assisted handle. The spacewalk lasted for 5 hours and 34 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shenzhou-14 taikonauts perform third spacewalk|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/11/18/shenzhou-14-taikonauts-perform-third-spacewalk|work=The Star|access-date=18 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=China's Shenzhou 14 astronauts complete their 3rd and final spacewalk (video)|url=https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-14-astronauts-spacewalk-november-2022|last=Jones|first=Andrew|publisher=Space.com|date=18 November 2022|access-date=28 November 2022}}</ref>
Shenzhou 14 spacecraft is based heavily on ] technology. Shenzhou was approved in 1992 as part of the Chinese space program ], and has a design similar to the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.{{cn|date=October 2021}}


⚫ === Space lecture ===
In the front of the spacecraft, there is the ] which contains an androgynous docking ring based on ] technology, which is used to dock to the ''Tianhe'' core module. In the middle is the ] containing the crew which is a scaled-up version of the Soyuz descent module. The rear of the spacecraft is the ] which is equipped with engines, fuel tanks, and solar panels.<ref name="spacenews">{{cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3152576/chinas-shenzhou-13-crew-docks-space-station-6-month-stay |title=China's Shenzhou 13 crew docks with space station for 6-month stay|newspaper=South China Morning Post|access-date=16 October 2021}}</ref>
⚫ On 12 October 2022 at 4:01 PM ] (08:01 UTC), the crew of Shenzhou 14 conducted a live "space lecture" broadcast. The "main classroom" was located in ], with "branch classrooms" in ], ], and ]. During the lecture, Chen Dong and Liu Yang introduced the functions of the ''Wentian'' module and conducted scientific experiments as part of a science lesson while Cai Xuzhe filmed. After the lesson, the taikonauts were given time to answer schoolchildren's questions from the classrooms.<ref>{{cite web |title=中国空间站第三次太空授课活动取得圆满成功 |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/2022-10/12/c_1129061845.htm |accessdate=2022-10-12 |website=新华网}}</ref>


== Crew == === Return ===
Shenzhou 14 returned to Earth on 4 December 2022, undocking from Tiangong at 03:01 UTC and landing at the Dongfeng landing site in the ] in ] at 12:09 UTC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Andrew |date=2022-12-04 |title=China's Shenzhou 14 astronauts return to Earth after helping build Tiangong space station |url=https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-14-astronauts-land-earth |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=Space.com |language=en}}</ref>
⚫ The crew was publicly announced in a press conference on 4 June 2022. Each crew member saluted when introduced, as is required by all taikonauts. <ref>{{cite news |title=Nation's latest space launch set for Sunday |url=https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1651550-20220604.htm |access-date=4 June 2022 |agency=Reuters |publisher=RTHK |date=4 June 2022}}</ref>

Senior Colonel ] is a veteran of ]. Senior Colonel ] previously flew on ], becoming the first Chinese woman in space. Senior Colonel ] makes his first flight to space. By the time Shenzhou 14 completes the 180-day mission, Chen will have spent about 213 days in space, setting a new record for a Chinese astronaut.


== Crew ==
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| position3 = System Operator | position3 = System and Science Operator
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| agency3_up = PLAAC | agency3_up = PLAAC
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] previously flew on ], becoming the first Chinese woman in space.


] later flew to Tiangong again as commander of ].
⚫ == Space lectures ==
⚫ On 12 October 2022 at 4:01 p.m. Beijing time (8:01 a.m. UTC), the three crew members held a lesson and conducted the scientific experiments from space station. The "main classroom" was in Beijing, and "branch classrooms" were in Zhengzhou, Henan province, Heze, Shandong province and Dali, Yunnan province. Chen Dong and Liu Yang introduced the functions of the Wentian module and conducted the scientific experiments and taught a science lesson to Chinese students by live television broadcast while Cai Xuzhe filmed the entire lecture. After a brief presentation of the taikonauts it was followed by the opportunity to answer schoolchildren's questions from the classrooms.<ref>{{cite web |title=中国空间站第三次太空授课活动取得圆满成功 |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/2022-10/12/c_1129061845.htm |website=新华网 |accessdate=2022-10-12}}</ref>


== See also == == See also ==
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== References == == References ==
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2022 Chinese crewed spaceflight to the Tiangong Space Station
Shenzhou 14
Rollout of Shenzhou 14 atop a Long March 2F
Mission typeTiangong space station crew transport
COSPAR ID2022-060A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.52797
Mission duration182 days, 9 hours and 25 minutes
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeShenzhou
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Crew
Crew size3
MembersChen Dong
Liu Yang
Cai Xuzhe
EVAs3
EVA duration15 hours 53 minutes
Start of mission
Launch date5 June 2022, 02:44:10 UTC
RocketLong March 2F
Launch siteJiuquan, LA-4/SLS
ContractorChina Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology
End of mission
Landing date4 December 2022, 12:09 UTC
Landing siteInner Mongolia, China
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeLow Earth orbit
Inclination41.5°
Docking with Tiangong space station
Docking portTianhe nadir
Docking date5 June 2022, 09:42 UTC
Undocking date4 December 2022, 03:01 UTC
Time docked181 days, 17 hours and 19 minutes

Shenzhou 14 mission patch

Cai Xuzhe, Chen Dong and Liu YangShenzhou program← Shenzhou 13Shenzhou 15 →

Shenzhou 14 (Chinese: 神舟十四号; pinyin: Shénzhōu Shísì-hào; lit. 'Divine Boat Number 14') was a Chinese spaceflight to the Tiangong space station, launched on 5 June 2022. It carried three People's Liberation Army Astronaut Corps (PLAAC) taikonauts on board a Shenzhou spacecraft. The mission was the ninth crewed Chinese spaceflight and the fourteenth flight overall of the Shenzhou program.

Background

Shenzhou 14 was the third spaceflight to the Tiangong space station, and the second with a planned duration of six months (180 days). Shenzhou 14 would also mark the beginning of Tiangong being permanently inhabited, with Shenzhou 14 departing after the arrival of Shenzhou 15, and the same being done on subsequent expeditions.

Prior to launch, the Shenzhou 14 spacecraft was maintained in a state of near-readiness if needed as a lifeboat for the Shenzhou 13 crew.

The crew of Shenzhou 14 was announced on 4 June 2022.

Mission

Launch of Shenzhou 14

The flight launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on 5 June 2022 at 02:44 UTC, following the launch of the Tianzhou 4 cargo resupply spacecraft. Just under 7 hours after launch, the spacecraft docked with the Tianhe core module's nadir docking port. The crew entered the station later the same day at 12:50 UTC.

During the mission, the Shenzhou 15 spacecraft remained on standby to serve as an emergency rescue vehicle.

The Shenzhou 14 crew carried out three spacewalks, worked on payloads both inside and outside the station, and carried out other scientific work during the six-month mission. The crew also oversaw the expansion of Tiangong with the addition of the Wentian and Mengtian laboratory cabin modules, which arrived at the station in July and October 2022 respectively. During Shenzhou 14's stay aboard Tiangong, the Tianzhou 5 cargo spacecraft arrived and docked with the station.

Station expansion

On 24 July 2022, the Wentian module launched and successfully docked with the Tianhe's forward port. The crew of Shenzhou 14 opened the hatch and entered Wentian for the first time on 25 July 2022 at 02:03 UTC, to perform an inspection of the module. Wentian was later repositioned to Tianhe's starboard port, its final location.

On 31 October 2022, the Mengtian module launched and successfully docked with Tianhe's forward port, and was repositioned to Tianhe's port-side port on 3 November 2022. Following Mengtian's reposition, the crew opened the hatch and entered Mengtian for the first time on 3 November 2022 at 07:12 UTC to inspect the module's interior.

Spacewalks

On 1 September 2022, the first scheduled spacewalk of Shenzhou 15 was carried out by Chen Dong and Liu Yang, with Liu Yang becoming the second Chinese woman to carry out a spacewalk. The two exited the airlock of the Wentian lab module and completed a series of tasks, including installing an extended pump set on the exterior of the station, raising panoramic camera B, installing a workbench, and demonstrating procedures for an emergency return to the airlock. The spacewalk lasted for 6 hours and 7 minutes.

On 17 September 2022, the second scheduled spacewalk was carried out by Chen Dong and Cai Xuzhe through the airlock of the Wentian lab module, with Liu Yang assisting the pair from inside the Tianhe core module. Chen and Cai completed the installation of foot restraints and extravehicular workbenches with support from the station's small robotic arm, performed further work on the extended pump set, and further verified EVA emergency rescue procedures. The spacewalk lasted for 4 hours and 12 minutes.

On 17 November 2022, the third spacewalk was carried out by Chen Dong and Cai Xuzhe through the airlock of the Wentian lab module, with Liu Yang once again assisting the pair from inside the Tianhe core module. Chen and Cai installed an inter-chamber connection device between Tianhe and Mengtian, raised panoramic A on Wentian, and installed a small mechanical arm power-assisted handle. The spacewalk lasted for 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Space lecture

On 12 October 2022 at 4:01 PM China Standard Time (08:01 UTC), the crew of Shenzhou 14 conducted a live "space lecture" broadcast. The "main classroom" was located in Beijing, with "branch classrooms" in Zhengzhou, Heze, and Dali. During the lecture, Chen Dong and Liu Yang introduced the functions of the Wentian module and conducted scientific experiments as part of a science lesson while Cai Xuzhe filmed. After the lesson, the taikonauts were given time to answer schoolchildren's questions from the classrooms.

Return

Shenzhou 14 returned to Earth on 4 December 2022, undocking from Tiangong at 03:01 UTC and landing at the Dongfeng landing site in the Gobi Desert in Inner Mongolia at 12:09 UTC.

Crew

Position Crew member
Commander China Chen Dong, PLAAC
Second spaceflight
Operator China Liu Yang, PLAAC
Second spaceflight
System and Science Operator China Cai Xuzhe, PLAAC
First spaceflight

Chen Dong previously flew on Shenzhou 11.

Liu Yang previously flew on Shenzhou 9, becoming the first Chinese woman in space.

Cai Xuzhe later flew to Tiangong again as commander of Shenzhou 19.

See also

References

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