Shenzhou-20 to Return Unmanned After Tiny Debris Crack
China’s Shenzhou-20 will return unmanned after micro-debris cracked its window last month. Astronauts swapped to Shenzhou-21, safe return on Nov 14, with Shenzhou-22 launching Nov 25.
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China’s Shenzhou-20 will return unmanned after micro-debris cracked its window last month. Astronauts swapped to Shenzhou-21, safe return on Nov 14, with Shenzhou-22 launching Nov 25.
On Nov 5, 2025, a tiny crack appeared on Shenzhou-20’s window in orbit. A Chinese space expert explains how millimeter-sized debris threatens spacecraft and how Shenzhou-22 delivered emergency gear.
The Shenzhou-20 crew touched down on the Chinese mainland this week after over 200 days in space, marking a milestone for Asia’s space ambitions.
Four space mice from the Shenzhou-20 mission landed back on Earth in top shape. Scientists will study them to unlock spaceflight’s effects on living creatures.
After 200+ days aboard the China Space Station, the Shenzhou-20 crew landed safely, overcoming a debris delay and setting records with spacewalks, debris shields and experiments.
Shenzhou-20 crew returned aboard Shenzhou-21 on Nov 14, 2025, showcasing resilience and teamwork on the Chinese mainland space program.
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew returns to Earth with ‘mice astronauts’, marking a milestone for orbital mammal research and future space missions.
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew landed in Beijing after a safe return to Earth last Friday. They’re now in quarantine and recovery before meeting the press. 🚀👩🚀
Chen Zhongrui, the second astronaut from the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 mission, safely exited the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its Friday’s touchdown.
Chen Dong, commander of the Shenzhou-20 crew, was the first to exit the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its touchdown last Friday.