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A French astronaut from the European Space Agency, Thomas Pesquet, has sent a greeting video for his Chinese counterpart Jing Haipeng from the International Space Station. He spoke highly about space cooperation between China and Europe, and expressed hope the friendship will live forever. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download for IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaGlobalTVNetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtn/?hl=zh-cn Twitter: https://twitter.com/CGTNOfficial Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/CGTNOfficial/ Tumblr: http://cctvnews.tumblr.com/ Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing

A Chinese astronaut has reported hearing a strange “knocking” sound in space – and no one is quite sure what it is. The phenomenon was brought to light by Yang Liwei, who became China’s first astronaut (known as a “taikonaut”) on October 16, 2003. Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to The Science Channel: http://bit.ly/thesciencepodcast . Read more: http://www.sciencesonic.com . You may love: ► No, There Are No Walled Cities On Mars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi3MawFZ238 ► North Korean Volcano Released Astonishing Amounts Of Sulfur, And Might Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJcDAo3K8MA

Astronauts on Chinese space station Tiangong-2 greet ESA and Thomas Pesquet. This video was recorded inside the Chinese space station Tiangong-2 by astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong. The duo landed safely on Earth on 18 November after spending a month orbiting Earth. A few hours before their descent, ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet was launched aboard a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station. ESA’s Director of Human Spaceflight, David Parker, noted, “Human spaceflight provides many opportunities to increase international cooperation, and the interaction between the Astronaut Centre of China and the European Astronaut Centre is already creating positive experiences on which to build for the future.” A cheesecake created by French chef Alain Ducasse for Thomas Pesquet’s six-month mission on the International Space Station was sent to the Chinese astronauts. Chinese astronaut Ye Guangfu, who trained with the astronauts in this video, took part in ESA’s underground course this summer.

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Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong arrived in Beijing on Friday night after more than a month in space. Jing was the first to be helped out of the plane and waved to the crowd waiting for him at the Xijiao Military airport. Chen followed him. They were all helped getting off the plane on soft chairs as they were still to adapt to the gravity after spending 30 days in space. They were warmly received by officials, military officers and the families of the two astronauts. They were all in good conditions. "Returned Safe and Sound, Instructions please!, Astronaut Jing Haipeng," Jing said to Zhang Youxia, Commander-in-chief of China's manned space program, who were at the airport to see them. With the help of medical staff and other assistants, the astronauts left the airport for the Beijing Aerospace City. "Up till now, the Shenzhou-11 flight testing team has completed all the testing and experiments, all the tasks assigned to them," he said. The return capsule and the two astronauts returned to Earth on Friday afternoon and landed in the central part of Inner Mongolia. Shenzhou-11 is China's sixth manned spacecraft and the country's longest space mission to date. After its launch on Oct 17, the spacecraft docked two days later with China's first space lab, Tiangong-2. More on: http://www.cctvplus.com/news/20161118/8036860.shtml#!language=1 Subscribe us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CCTVPlus CCTV+ official website: http://www.cctvplus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cctv-news-content Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsContent.CCTVPLUS Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTV_Plus

Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong, the Chinese astronauts who stayed in space for 33 days and conducted various experiments in the space lab Tiangong-2, have been filmed exiting the spacecraft Shenzhou-11 shortly after its landing in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download for IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cctvnewschina Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTVNEWS Google+: https://plus.google.com/+CCTVNEWSbeijing Tumblr: http://cctvnews.tumblr.com/ Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing

Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong have sent their last journal from space before returning to Earth. They and fellow astronaut Wang Yaping, who went to space in 2013, have described a typical day in space. Find out in this video.

The reentry module of Shenzhou-11 returned and landed safely in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at about 13:59 Friday Beijing Time. The two Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong opened the hatch and the ground search team members reported that the astronauts were safe and sound. After separating from the spacecraft's orbiting capsule at noon Friday, the return capsule entered the return orbit. The main parachute of the return capsule was successfully let out and the capsule landed sideways. The return capsule was found by the ground search team in the main landing area at 14:07, according to the Beijing Aerospace Control Center. Commander-in-chief of China's manned space program Zhang Youxia announced the success of the Shenzhou-11 mission. Shenzhou-11 was China's sixth manned spacecraft, and also the country's longest mission to date. After its launch on Oct. 17, the spacecraft docked two days later with China's first space lab, Tiangong-2, where the two astronauts lived for 30 days. More on: http://www.cctvplus.com/news/20161118/8036826.shtml#!language=1 Subscribe us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CCTVPlus CCTV+ official website: http://www.cctvplus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cctv-news-content Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsContent.CCTVPLUS Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTV_Plus

Two Chinese astronauts have returned from a month-long stay at the country's space station.

China’s manned spacecraft Shenzhou-11 successfully touched down on Earth at 13:59 BJT on Friday in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region after 33 days in space. The Commander-in-chief Zhang Youxia declared the mission a success, while Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli read a congratulatory letter from the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission to the astronauts and crew involved in the Shenzhou-11 manned space mission. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download for IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cctvnewschina Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTVNEWS Google+: https://plus.google.com/+CCTVNEWSbeijing Tumblr: http://cctvnews.tumblr.com/ Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing

#Live: Two Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-11 space mission return to Earth. Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong embarked on the space trip aboard the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft on Oct. 17. They have lived and worked in the Tiangong-2 space lab for 30 days, the longest-ever stay in Earth orbit by Chinese astronauts. #FacebookLive #XinhuaLive

Launch and re-entry are often regarded as the two most hazardous phases of a space mission, with even the smallest mistake having potentially catastrophic consequences. Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong have finished their work in the Tiangong-2 space lab and are on their way back to Earth in the Shenzou-11 spacecraft. Click to find out what kind of dangers they face during their journey back. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download for IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cctvnewschina Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTVNEWS Google+: https://plus.google.com/+CCTVNEWSbeijing Tumblr: http://cctvnews.tumblr.com/ Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing

Two astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft are getting ready to head back home. Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong have packed, said thanks to their ground team in a video message, and bid farewell to the Tiangong-2 spacelab. They were settled into the return capsule by noon Thursday and are set to land in Inner Mongolia sometime Friday. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download for IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cctvnewschina Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTVNEWS Google+: https://plus.google.com/+CCTVNEWSbeijing Tumblr: http://cctvnews.tumblr.com/ Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing

Chinese astronauts on board the Tiangong-2 Space Lab have completed most of their experimental tasks and are now preparing for their return to earth. On the penultimate day of the 30-day mission on Wednesday, China's Tiangong-2 space laboratory, Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong were busy collecting experiment samples and working on tasks. According to the astronauts, they will finalize their biological rhythm research and space application systems and will return with various leaf and plant samples used in their experiments. Due to the limited size of the re-entry capsule, astronauts will only bring back a selection of their samples and electronically stored experimental data. Before their return, the astronauts will cooperate with ground staff to make key preparations. "Firstly, astronauts need to make physical preparations and our center has provided them with a complete health protection plan. Secondly, they will prepare the vital data and samples that will be brought back. Meanwhile, astronauts need to select settings for following up the work in the space laboratory and set the orbital flight path. Third, astronauts needs to make further preparations, especially for critical operations. This includes normal and pre-arranged planning. The above preparations will be conducted through cooperation between the astronauts and ground staff. These tasks will lay a foundation for the return and landing," said Chen Xin, vice director of Astronaut Center of China. The astronauts are scheduled to arrive back on earth on Friday, with the re-entry capsule set to land at the Siziwang Banner in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The astronauts will return to Beijing after a short break and will have their health condition thoroughly examined. "When returning to Beijing, we will focus on helping the astronauts recover their physical state safely and to re-adapt to the earth's gravity. Then, there will be programs focused on their overall recovery including various aspects of their physical state. We will make a full evaluation on the astronauts based on their physical and mental state. Meanwhile, as many in-orbit experiments have been conducted in the space lab, we need to complete post-flight data collection and other related tasks as planned in the original experimental designs during this period," said Chen. More on: http://www.cctvplus.com/news/20161117/8036751.shtml#!language=1 Subscribe us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CCTVPlus CCTV+ official website: http://www.cctvplus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cctv-news-content Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsContent.CCTVPLUS Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTV_Plus

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General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called the two astronauts aboard the Tiangong-2 space lab from the command center of China manned space program on Wednesday. The 49-year-old Jing Haipeng and 37-year-old Chen Dong went into the space on Shenzhou-11 manned spacecraft on Oct. 17, and they docked with the Tiangong-2 on Oct. 19. Jing and Chen are scheduled to stay in Tiangong-2 for 30 days. "On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, the Central Military Commission and people of all ethnic groups of the country, I would like to express my sincere greetings to you," said Xi on the phone. Xi requested about the physical conditions of the astronauts and how their life and work was going on in the space. "Thanks for you Secretary General's concern. We are very well, and various work items are proceeding smoothly. We can also watch Xinwen Lianbo simultaneously in the space. The pictures are smooth and clear. When we saw your pictures at the sixth plenary session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, we felt warmth and excited," said Jing. "China's manned space program has ascended a new height. The working and living conditions of Chinese astronauts in space have been greatly improved. We are proud of our great motherland," he added. "I have been adapted to the environment in space. My diet and daily life are normal here, and my work is progressing as planned. I will continue to work hard and complete the following tasks," said Chen. Xi said Jing and Chen's collaboration and coordination in overcoming difficulties demonstrated their excellent personal qualities. People on the ground are pleased to see they are in good conditions and the motherland and all the people are looking forward to their return. Jing and Chen pledged to finish all the tasks. Before making the call, Xi watched the brain-computer interaction in-orbit repair experiment on Tiangong-2 at the Command Center. The Tiangong-2 space lab is equipped with an in-orbit repair robotic arm terminal operation system, which is used by astronauts to test the brain-computer interaction in-orbit repair technology that will allow astronauts to control equipment with their thoughts rather than manually. The system, 1.35 meters long in total, includes the human-simulated robotic arm, human-simulated robotic hand, binocular global camera, hand-eye camera, controller, data glove and three-dimensional mouse. The size of the human-simulated robotic hand conforms to the size of the hand of the astronauts in extravehicular spacesuit. It was jointly developed by the fifth institute of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the Harbin Institute of Technology, and the Beijing Institute of Technology. The experiment verifies the in-orbit technology of the core parts of the robotic arm, exploring the brain-computer interaction mode to accumulate experience of space robots working in orbit. During the experiment, the robotic hand will simulate the typical moves of dismantling the thermal insulation materials, unscrewing the electric plug, and using electric tools to turn the screws in the orbit. Other tests include robotic joint stiffness in-orbit identification and grasping floating balls. This is the first such experiment in the world. More on: http://www.cctvplus.com/news/20161109/8036255.shtml#!language=1 Subscribe us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CCTVPlus CCTV+ official website: http://www.cctvplus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cctv-news-content Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsContent.CCTVPLUS Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTV_Plus

The two Chinese astronauts in space lab Tiangong-2 have received an email containing videos about China's space mission and messages from netizens. Curious about what people say?

Receiving birthday wishes from the Earth while orbiting in space? Cool! Follow us to find out Chinese astronaut Jing Haipeng's reaction after hearing "happy birthday" wish from the ground staff and how taikonauts communicate with the Earth.

Jing Haipeng, the chief commander of the Shenzhou-11 spaceship, is celebrating his 50th birthday in space today. Jing is on his third trip to space after the Shenzhou-7 and Shenzhou-9 manned space missions. All eyes will be on Jing and his crewmate Chen Dong on Monday, to see if they take time out during China’s longest ever manned space mission to mark the older man’s half century. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download for IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cctvnewschina Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTVNEWS Google+: https://plus.google.com/+CCTVNEWSbeijing Tumblr: http://cctvnews.tumblr.com/ Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing