On Sunday, China's Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft made a successful controlled reentry into Earth's atmosphere, marking a significant milestone in the nation's space endeavors. Launched on January 17, 2024, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan, Tianzhou-7 embarked on a pivotal mission to support the orbiting space station. On November 10, the spacecraft separated from the space station, transitioning to independent flight before its atmospheric reentry. During the reentry process, most of Tianzhou-7's components burned up, ensuring minimal debris with only a few remnants falling into a designated safe zone in the southern Pacific Ocean. This accomplishment underscores China's growing capabilities in space logistics and sustainable mission practices.
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Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft successfully re-enters atmosphere
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