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Three Chinese Astronauts Return to Earth After Seven Months in Space

Three Chinese astronauts have safely returned to Earth after spending nearly seven months aboard the Tiangong space station. Their mission marked a significant period of activity in space for China.

29 May, 12:22 — 29 May, 12:22
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Chinese astronauts land safely in former top secret nuclear missile test site

The Shenzhou-21 astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after staying in Tiangong space station for more than 200 days, establishing the record for longest on-orbit stay by a Chinese crew. The trio touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region at around 8.11pm aboard the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Their stay was extended by one month after their probe was used in an emergency mission for the previous crew to return home last...

By Holly Chik,Victoria Bela

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SCMP29 May, 12:22First to report

Chinese astronauts land safely in former top secret nuclear missile test site

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