April 30, 17:46
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft
Successful landing at the Dongfeng landing site
Astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, Jiang Xinlin
All of them exited the cabin safely and smoothly
In good health
On April 30, Shenzhou-17 astronauts Tang Hongbo (middle), Tang Shengjie (right), and Jiang Xinlin exited the capsule safely and smoothly. (Imposition photo)
So far
Tang Hongbo's dream journey to return to the "Heavenly Palace" ended perfectly
Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin's first flight trip was successfully completed
Tang Hongbo set a new record for the longest flight time of a Chinese astronaut in orbit
From the departure to the return
The Shen-17 crew flew in orbit for 187 days
There are many unforgettable moments
Follow our lens
Looking back on the "famous scene" of the God 17 crew!
Campaign
At 11:14 on October 26, 2023, the Long March-2F Yao-17 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
On the morning of October 26, 2023, the departure ceremony of the astronauts of the Shenzhou-17 manned mission was held at the Wentian Pavilion Dream Garden Square of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
On October 26, 2023, the Long March-2F Yao-17 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Station
At 17:46 on October 26, 2023, the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft successfully docked with the forward port of the Tianhe core module of the space station. At 19:34, the Shenzhou-16 astronaut crew successfully opened the "door" to welcome the Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew from afar to settle in the "Tiangong". Subsequently, the two astronaut crews took a "family photo" and jointly reported safety to the people of the whole country.
Footage of the docking process between the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft and the forward port of the space station's Tianhe core module taken at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center on October 26, 2023.
A "family portrait" of the Shenzhou-16 astronaut crew and the Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew taken at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center on October 26, 2023.
First time out of the cabin
On December 21, 2023, the Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew successfully completed the first out-of-cabin activity, and the three astronauts worked closely together to complete the established tasks such as the solar wing repair test of the Tianhe core module with the cooperation and support of the space station's robotic arm and ground scientific researchers.
Shenzhou-17 astronaut Tang Hongbo (left) opens the exit hatch of the Wentian experimental module at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center on December 21, 2023.
Shenzhou-17 astronaut Tang Shengjie carrying out extravehicular operations taken at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center on December 21, 2023.
ushered in Tianzhou 7
At 1:46 on January 18, 2024, the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the backward port of the Tianhe core module of the Chinese space station. Subsequently, the Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew entered the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft and carried out cargo transfer and other related work as planned.
The Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft approaching the space station assembly was photographed at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center on January 18, 2024.
The 3rd "Tiangong Painting Exhibition"
On February 23, 2024, the third "Tiangong Painting Exhibition" was held on the Chinese space station. The Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew displayed and introduced the beautiful picture of Chinese modernization imagined by young people in the new era in orbit.
On February 23, 2024, the Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew displayed and introduced the works of the 3rd "Tiangong Painting Exhibition" in orbit (video screenshot).
The second exit
On March 2, 2024, the second out-of-cabin activity of the Shen-17 astronaut crew was a complete success. The out-of-cabin activity lasted for about 8 hours, focusing on the completion of the maintenance of the solar wing of the Tianhe core module, eliminating the impact of the impact of small particles in space in the early stage, and the power generation performance of the solar wing was normal after evaluation and analysis. This is the first time that mainland astronauts have completed the maintenance of extravehicular facilities of a spacecraft in orbit. During the out-of-cabin activities, the astronauts also inspected the status of the space station module.
Shenzhou-17 astronaut Tang Hongbo, photographed at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center, operates outside the space station complex on March 2, 2024.
Shenzhou-17 astronaut Jiang Xinlin, photographed at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center, operates outside the space station complex on March 2, 2024.
Meet the Eighteen Crew of God
At 5:04 on April 26, 2024, the Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew on the mission in orbit successfully opened the "door" to welcome the Shenzhou-18 astronaut crew from afar to settle in the "Tiangong". Subsequently, the two astronaut crews took a "family photo" and jointly reported safety to the people of the whole country who were concerned about them.
The Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew welcomes the Shenzhou-18 astronaut crew at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center on April 26, 2024.
A family portrait of the Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew and the Shenzhou-18 astronaut crew taken at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center on April 26, 2024.
Go home
At 17:46 on April 30, 2024, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site.
On April 30, 2024, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site.
On April 30, 2024, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site.
On April 30, 2024, Shenzhou-17 astronaut Tang Hongbo exited the capsule safely and smoothly.
now
The Shen-18 crew is still working intensively on the Chinese space station
Generation after generation of astronauts have worked hard and continued to struggle
It is constantly refreshing China's heights
It is creating a Chinese miracle
Kudos to China's aerospace!
Curator: Fei Maohua
Photography: Li Gang, Li He, Jin Liangkuai, Jin Liwang, Lian Zhen, Li Jie, Han Qiyang
Editors: Wu Wei, Cai Xiangxin, Yin Dongxun