Shenzhou 21 launches three astronauts to Tiangong; liftoff 11:44 a.m. ET Oct. 31

Shenzhou 21 is scheduled to lift off at 11:44 a.m. ET on Oct. 31, carrying three astronauts to China's Tiangong space station; live coverage will track the launch, ascent and rendezvous with Tiangong in real time as the crew begins station operations.

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Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • The flight is part of the week's global launch manifest and continues scheduled crew rotations to Tiangong, relieving long‑duration incumbents and sustaining China's human spaceflight tempo — see the week's launch roundup.
  • The mission occurs alongside Beijing's expanding station activity and international engagement, following announcements that China will send a Pakistani astronaut on short-term Tiangong missions, reflecting operational and diplomatic trends in China's human spaceflight programme.

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