China's Taikonauts Achieve Historic Spacewalk Success

China's Shenzhou-20 Mission Achieves Successful First Spacewalk Beijing, May 22, 2025 – The Shenzhou-20 mission reached a significant milestone today with the successful completion of its first extravehicular activity (EVA), or spacewalk. A team of three taikonauts spent eight hours outside the Tiangong space station, undertaking crucial maintenance and upgrades. The mission focused on installing a new debris protection device, a critical step in ensuring the long-term safety and functionality of the station. In addition to the shield installation, the crew also performed a thorough inspection and maintenance of external equipment. Footage released by CGTN Europe shows the taikonauts expertly maneuvering in the challenging space environment. "The spacewalk was a complete success," said a spokesperson for the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), speaking on condition of anonymity. "The crew performed all planned tasks efficiently, demonstrating the high level of training and preparedness of China's space program." The successful EVA marks another step forward in China's ambitious space exploration goals and underscores the nation's growing capabilities in space technology. The Shenzhou-20 mission is expected to continue its scientific research and technological experiments in orbit for the next several months. This successful spacewalk is a testament to the dedication and skill of the taikonauts and the engineers involved, paving the way for future missions and further advancements in space exploration.