Chinese Shenzhou-17 Astronauts Return Safely with Six-Month Space Station Mission Accomplished

The three Shenzhou-17 astronauts returned to Earth safely after completing a six-month space station mission.

Shenzhou-17’s return capsule, carrying astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the crew all left the return capsule, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

The three astronauts, after staying in orbit for 187 days, are all in good health and the Shenzhou-17 manned mission was a success, the CMSA said.

The return capsule separated from Shenzhou-17’s orbital capsule on Tuesday. Then it began its return journey to Earth.

Source: Qatar News Agency