Space
Chinese Astronauts Ring in the Year of the Horse With a Music Video From Space
The Shenzhou 21 crew aboard China's Tiangong Space Station celebrated Lunar New Year 2026 with traditional calligraphy, a zero-gravity feast, and a stirring music video showcasing the nation's spaceflight achievements, all while orbiting 250 miles above Earth.
Key Takeaways
- The Shenzhou 21 crew produced a music video aboard Tiangong featuring commander Zhang Lu singing over footage of Chinese space achievements
- Traditional Lunar New Year celebrations included calligraphy and a special feast adapted for microgravity
- The crew has been in orbit for over 100 days since launching on October 31, 2025
- Flight engineer Wu Fei sent a message invoking the Year of the Horse's spirit of determination
- The celebration highlights China's growing use of human spaceflight for public engagement and cultural outreach
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