🚀 Ready for a space adventure?
Teams at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have been running high-stakes drills to make sure the Shenzhou-20 crew—astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie—land safely after their mission on the Chinese space station. It's prep that's as intense as your final exams, but with rockets! 🎓✨
What's the game plan?
From air search & rescue flights to on-the-ground recovery squads, communication hubs and medical support, every detail is covered:
- Air search & rescue: Planes and drones are mapping the drop zone from the sky.
- Ground response: Teams on ATVs and trucks are ready to roll the second the capsule touches down.
- Comms support: 24/7 radio and satellite links keep everyone in sync.
- Medical monitoring: Doctors and medics stand by with all the gear to check vitals and handle emergencies.
Shenzhou-20 highlights
The Shenzhou-20 mission lifted off in April with Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie on board. They've nailed spacewalks (known as extra-vehicular activities or EVAs) and run cool science experiments—everything from microgravity biology to materials testing that could one day benefit us here on Earth. 🧪🌍
Now, as the crew gears up for reentry, these landing site drills are the final stretch to bring them home safely. Stay tuned, because splashdown is coming soon! 🌟
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Drills conducted at landing site for Shenzhou-20 crew's return
cgtn.com
