China sends youngest astronaut into space on Tiangong mission

Technology Oct 31, 2025

China just sent its youngest astronaut ever, 32-year-old Wu Fei, into space on the Shenzhou-21 mission.
He's joined by first-timer Zhang Hongzhang and experienced commander Zhang Lu.
Their destination? The Tiangong space station, which has been home to astronauts non-stop since 2022.

Mice onboard for groundbreaking experiment in mammal reproduction in space

This trip isn't just about the crew—there are four black mice onboard for a first-of-its-kind experiment on mammal reproduction in space.
It's part of China's push to get younger talent involved in high-stakes science, and it shows how quickly their space program is moving forward with regular launches and ambitious plans for the future.