China to Launch New-Generation Crewed Spaceship in 2026

China to launch new-generation crewed spaceship in 2026

China to Launch New-Generation Crewed Spaceship in 2026

This photo taken on June 17, 2025 shows a scene during an escape flight test on China's new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou at zero altitude in northwest China. (Photo/Xinhua) Jiuquan - China will launch the new generation of crewed spaceship Mengzhou-1 in 2026, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Mengzhou is developed through a comprehensive upgrade from the Shenzhou crewed spaceship. It adopts a modular design, comprising …

China’s New Generation Crewed Spaceship: Maiden Flight Next Year

A major element of China’s humans-to-the-Moon program is development of a new generation of crewed spaceship. The Mengzhou-1 is to be launched in 2026, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). A state-run Xinhua news agency story explains that “Mengzhou is developed through a comprehensive upgrade from the Shenzhou crewed spaceship. It adopts a […]

China unveils 2026 mission for next generation crewed spaceship

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 02, 2025 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) will launch the Mengzhou-1 crewed spaceship in 2026 following extensive upgrades to its predecessor, the Shenzhou model. Mengzhou features a modular design consisting of a return capsule and a service capsule and will operate as the primary link between Earth and the space station. The first flight of Mengzhou-1 will utilize the Long March-10A rocket fr