🌟 In an out-of-this-world adventure, China's Shenzhou-17 spacecraft has successfully detached from the China Space Station and is bringing its trio of astronauts back home! 👨🚀👩🚀
On Tuesday, the Shenzhou-17 spacecraft separated from the space station, marking the end of a thrilling mission among the stars. The three astronauts—Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin—are headed back to Earth after completing all their planned tasks. 🌏
But before they left, there was a symbolic moment! The Shenzhou-17 crew passed the keys of the China Space Station to the incoming Shenzhou-18 crew during a special handover ceremony on Sunday. 🔑 This tradition ensures the continuous human presence and ongoing operations aboard the station.
The return journey is set to conclude on April 30, when the astronauts are expected to touch down back on solid ground. We can't wait to welcome them back and hear all about their cosmic experiences! 🚀
Stay tuned for more updates on this stellar mission! ✨
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Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft separates from China's space station
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