China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts return to Earth after delay

Beijing (AFP) Nov 14, 2025



Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday, state TV footage showed, after a delay caused by their spacecraft being struck by debris in orbit.

The Tiangong space station, the crown jewel of China's space programme, is crewed by teams of three astronauts who are exchanged every six months.

The return of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft and crew were planned for November 5, after the S


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