Shenzhou-18 Crew Returns to Earth After 192-Day Mission, Landing at Dongfeng Site

Nov 3, 2024, 05:17 PM

The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft, carrying Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, returned to Earth on November 4 after completing a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station, totaling 192 days in space. The spacecraft separated from the space station at 16:12 Beijing Time on November 3 and landed successfully at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 01:24 am Beijing Time. All astronauts are reported to be in good physical condition, and the mission has been declared a complete success by the China Manned Space Agency. After landing, the crew was transported to Beijing for medical examinations and health evaluations.