Shenzhou-23 Crew Boards Tiangong Space Station, Marking China's 8th 'Space Rendezvous'
Summary: At 05:13 UTC on May 25, 2026, the Shenzhou-23 crew successfully boarded the Tiangong space station after being welcomed by the Shenzhou-21 crew already in orbit. The two crews took a group photo together and reported their safety to the nation. This was China's 8th "space rendezvous" in history and the first time a Hong Kong astronaut has been aboard Tiangong.