Hey space fans 🚀, China's Shenzhou-20 spaceship touched down safely on Monday morning in the northwestern Chinese mainland, marking the end of its return mission.
The return capsule landed unmanned on January 19, less than three months after tiny cracks were discovered on its viewport window. Engineers kept a close eye on the fractures in orbit, but the touchdown was smooth and problem-free.
This mission is part of China's growing Shenzhou program, which supports the Tiangong space station and paves the way for longer stays in low-Earth orbit. Each successful landing brings new data and confidence for future explorations.
Up next: Shenzhou-21 is already in the pipeline, promising fresh experiments and more crewed flights later this year. Space geeks, get ready for another wave of cool updates! 🌌
With Shenzhou-20 safely back on Earth, the Chinese mainland's aerospace community is celebrating a major win. Here's to pushing boundaries and inspiring the next generation of space explorers!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
