Shotlist In Space - Jan 1, 2026 (China Manned Space Agency - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Earth seen from space Beijing, China - Jan 1, 2026 (China Manned Space Agency - No access Chinese mainland) 2. Various of screen showing astronauts working in space station 3. Sign showing Astronaut Center of China 4. Various of ground staff working 5. Various of screen showing astronauts having breakfast, exercising In Space - Dec 31, 2025 (China Manned Space Agency - No access Chinese mainland) 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Lu, Shenzhou-21 mission commander: "Hello everyone. I'm Zhang Lu, commander of the Shenzhou-21 crew. This is my second mission aboard China's space station. Each time we fly over our motherland and look down at its vast landscapes and myriad city lights, two lines of a song always come to my mind -- 'I sing of every mountain, I sing of every river.' My heart is brimming with pride and affection. The strength of our country is the source of confidence and support for our journey into space. Here I would like to extend New Year greetings to people across our country. May you carry dreams in your hearts and strength in your steps, and move steadily toward the vast sea of stars ahead." 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Fei, Shenzhou-21 astronaut: "I'm Shenzhou-21 astronaut Wu Fei. Recently, we completed a new round of inspections of space facilities. Ensuring the stable operation of our space home is our responsibility and a solemn commitment to our country and people. From earth to sky, we celebrate together at the moment across the country. In 2026, I wish everyone a life as radiant as the rising sun, and a spirit as uplifting as a soaring rocket." 8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Hongzhang, Shenzhou-21 astronaut: "I'm Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Hongzhang. Sending New Year wishes from space for the first time fills me with excitement. I never imagined that one day I would be conducting experiments in a space laboratory. We will spare no effort to complete every scientific task that embodies the wisdom and dedication of countless researchers. With stars shining together and heaven and earth sharing the same age, I wish people across our country a happy new year and the fulfillment of all their hopes." 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Shenzhou-21 crew: "We are the Shenzhou-21 crew. We wish everyone a smooth journey illuminated by stars in the year ahead. Happy New Year!" In Space - Recent (China Manned Space Agency - No access Chinese mainland) 10. Various of astronauts working in space station Storyline China's Shenzhou-21 crew members extended their New Year greetings in a video released by China Manned Space Agency on New Year's eve. "This is my second mission aboard China's space station. Each time we fly over our motherland and look down at its vast landscapes and myriad city lights, two lines of a song always come to my mind -- 'I sing of every mountain, I sing of every river.' My heart is brimming with pride and affection. The strength of our country is the source of confidence and support for our journey into space. Here I would like to extend New Year greetings to people across our country. May you carry dreams in your hearts and strength in your steps, and move steadily toward the vast sea of stars ahead," said commander Zhang Lu. "Recently, we completed a new round of inspections of space facilities. Ensuring the stable operation of our space home is our responsibility and a solemn commitment to our country and people. From earth to sky, we celebrate together at the moment across the country. In 2026, I wish everyone a life as radiant as the rising sun, and a spirit as uplifting as a soaring rocket," said astronaut Wu Fei. "Sending New Year wishes from space for the first time fills me with excitement. I never imagined that one day I would be conducting experiments in a space laboratory. We will spare no effort to complete every scientific task that embodies the wisdom and dedication of countless researchers. With stars shining together and heaven and earth sharing the same age, I wish people across our country a happy new year and the fulfillment of all their hopes," said astronaut Zhang Hongzhang. "We are the Shenzhou-21 crew. We wish everyone a smooth journey illuminated by stars in the year ahead. Happy New Year!" the crew said. On New Year's Day, ground staff at the Astronaut Center of China are remaining at their posts, maintaining constant contact with the astronaut crew on the space station. China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Nov 1, 2025, sending the three astronauts to its space station for a six-month mission.