Shenzhou-17 Astronauts Return to Beijing After Successful Six-Month Space Mission

Shenzhou-17 Astronauts Return to Beijing After Successful Six-Month Space Mission

Shenzhou-17 Astronauts Return to Beijing After Successful Six-Month Space Mission

After spending 187 days aboard China’s space station, the three-member crew of Shenzhou-17 has safely returned to Beijing. Astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin arrived early on Wednesday, greeted with warm welcomes following their landmark mission.

Their return capsule touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Tuesday at 5:46 p.m. Beijing Time. By 6:37 p.m., all three astronauts had exited the capsule, with initial health checks confirming they are in good condition, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

“Every time I flew over the homeland, I looked for it,” Tang Hongbo shared with China Media Group (CMG) shortly after his return. “Thanks for everyone’s attention. I missed you so much.”

Tang Hongbo has now set a new record for the longest cumulative time spent in space by a Chinese astronaut, totaling 279 days over his two missions to the China Space Station.

The Shenzhou-17 mission, declared a complete success by the CMSA, marks another significant milestone in China’s rapidly advancing space exploration efforts. The crew conducted various scientific experiments and maintenance tasks during their six-month stay.

The astronauts will undergo a period of medical quarantine, including comprehensive medical examinations and health evaluations. Following this, they are scheduled to meet with the press in Beijing to share more about their experiences and achievements during the mission.

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