Shenzhou-20 Capsule Touches Down After 270 Days in Orbit
Shenzhou-20’s return capsule landed at the Dongfeng site on January 19, 2026 after 270 days in orbit. Originally delayed since November due to suspected space debris impact.
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Shenzhou-20’s return capsule landed at the Dongfeng site on January 19, 2026 after 270 days in orbit. Originally delayed since November due to suspected space debris impact.
On Jan. 13, the Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A lifted off from Hainan, deploying the 18th batch of low-orbit internet satellites into orbit.
Analyses of Chang’e-6’s far-side samples show the moon’s hidden face cooled about 100°C more than the near side, offering fresh clues to lunar history.