High in the heavens, China’s Shenzhou-21 astronauts are set to ring in the Spring Festival with style. Decorating their space station abode in festive splendor, the crew shared wishes for prosperity and public welfare – a tradition now in its fourth year post-station completion.
Chang Lu, on his second orbital holiday, shared intimate thoughts. ‘Earth from this vantage deepens my attachment to family and homeland,’ he confided.
Debutant Wu Fei infused energy: ‘Charge like the Horse – persistent in dream-chasing.’
Chang Hongchang deemed it invaluable. ‘We’ll author universe tales, cheering scientific strides,’ he declared.
Eve festivities include 400-km-high dining: heritage foods plus oven-fresh cakes, a microgravity premiere.
Over 100 days into the October 31, 2025 launch, duties encompass experiments, maintenance, health – fueling China’s stellar ambitions.
This cosmic reunion of ritual and rocketry captivates, showing how space sustains soul.