Shenzhou-21 crew member names likely to be announced the day prior to launch. After Shenzhou-21 three members arrive at Tiangong Space Station on this 10th crewed flight, Shenzhou-20 three-member crew will take 3-7 days to orient to the new arrivals before returning to Earth, possibly on November 5.

China has now surpassed its previous record of 68 launches in a calendar year.