The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's Tiangong space station successfully completed a series of in-orbit training exercises and advanced scientific experiments during their first week of 2026, including comprehensive drills to enhance their operational proficiency and emergency response capabilities. | People's Daily, China

Beijing’s “Embodied Tiangong Ultra” robot clinched the historic 100-metre title at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, finishing in 21.50 seconds with a fully autonomous run — becoming the world’s first humanoid “robot sprint king.” #insidechina | CGTN America

Tiangong, the world's first full-sized humanoid robot capable of running solely on electric drive, was unveiled in Beijing on Sat. Standing at 163 centimeters tall and weighing only 43 kilograms, Tiangong can maintain a steady speed of 6 km/h. | China Focus

China’s Space Station finally receives its first crew members. | Hashem Al-Ghaili

RECORD MISSION: Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after six months aboard their country's newest orbital station in the longest crewed mission to date for China's ambitious space program. cbsn.ws/38WPTcy | CBS Evening News