Hey space fans 🚀! On Friday, November 14, China's Shenzhou-21 spaceship undocked from the space station combination, carrying the Shenzhou-20 crew on their journey back to Earth. The homecoming was originally set for November 5 but got bumped due to a suspected tiny space debris impact on Shenzhou-20. Thankfully, systems were checked and all is green for landing 🌍.
The brief delay shines a light on how even the smallest rocks zooming around in orbit can affect big missions. Think of it like a flying pebble hitting an airplane—risky but manageable with the right checks. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) confirms the crew is safe and the return path is clear.
For young innovators across South and Southeast Asia, this milestone underlines our region’s growing love for space tech. From India’s Chandrayaan missions to Indonesia’s satellite startups, we’re witnessing a new era of cosmic ambition. Who knows? Maybe the next generation of astronauts will come from Mumbai or Manila!
Stay tuned for updates as Shenzhou-21 brings the team back home. Until then, keep looking up and dreaming big 🌟.
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China's Shenzhou-21 spaceship undocks from space station combination
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