The Shenzhou-20 crew will conclude their landmark space mission this Friday, November 17, 2025, with a scheduled touchdown at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) confirmed today. Astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie are reported to be in good health as final preparations unfold for their return aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft.
Mission Updates and Challenges
The return, initially planned for November 5, was delayed due to precautionary measures following a suspected minor collision with space debris. CMSA engineers conducted thorough system checks to ensure spacecraft integrity before approving the revised landing timeline.
Recovery and Next Steps
Over 10,000 personnel and 200 vehicles are mobilizing across the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to secure the landing zone. Meanwhile, CMSA announced plans to launch the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft at an unspecified future date, continuing China's ambitious crewed spaceflight program.
