China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth

May 29, 2026 9:07 AM EDT

Astronauts Zhang Hongzhang, Wu Fei, and Zhang Lu wave during a see-off ceremony before taking part in the Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission to China's Tiangong space station, at  Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China�

BEIJING, ‌May ​29 (Reuters) - ​China's Shenzhou-21 crew ‌of three astronauts ⁠returned to ‌Earth on Friday ‌after nearly seven months ​in space and ⁠were in good health, ​state media reported.

The mission launched ​on October ‌31, when the ⁠spacecraft lifted off atop ⁠a Long March-2F ​rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch ‌Center in northwest China.

(Reporting ‌by ⁠Shi ‌Bu, ​Yukun Zhang and Liz ‌Lee)



Serious News for Serious Traders! Try StreetInsider.com Premium Free!

You May Also Be Interested In





Related Categories

Reuters