After an extraordinary 192-day voyage in space, China’s Shenzhou-18 astronauts – Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu – have returned safely to Earth. Their spacecraft touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 1:24 a.m. on Monday.
The trio’s return marks the successful conclusion of a six-month mission aboard the China Space Station, contributing valuable experience to China’s rapidly advancing space exploration efforts. By 2:15 a.m., all three astronauts had exited the return capsule and are reported to be in good health.
The China Manned Space Agency announced the mission’s success, highlighting the significant achievements made during their time in orbit. The Shenzhou-18 mission not only demonstrates the reliability of China’s space technology but also underscores its commitment to sustainable human spaceflight.
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China's Shenzhou-18 crew returns to Earth after 192-day space journey
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