Beijing is set to host a striking display of next-generation robotics as more than 300 humanoid machines prepare to run a half-marathon—offering a glimpse into how far the technology has come, and how far it still has to go.

China completed 92 space launches in 2025, marking its most active year in space ever, state media reported. The total includes crewed Shenzhou missions, Tiangong station resupply flights, and a surge in commercial satellite launches.

China will launch the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25 marking a key step in restoring normal operations at the Tiangong space station.

Beijing’s space agency announced that three Chinese astronauts will return to Earth on Friday, following a delay caused when their spacecraft was struck by debris in orbit.

Three Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, have been temporarily stranded aboard China's Tiangong space station after their return capsule was reportedly struck by a piece of suspected "space junk."

Three Chinese astronauts from the Shenzhou-19 mission safely returned to Earth on Wednesday, after spending six months aboard China’s Tiangong space station.