Second Shenzhou-20 Astronaut Exits Return Capsule Safely
On Friday (Nov. 14, 2025), Chen Zhongrui became the second Shenzhou-20 astronaut to exit the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its safe touchdown on Earth.
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First Shenzhou-20 Astronaut Exits Shenzhou-21 Return Capsule
Commander Chen Dong led the Shenzhou-20 crew back to Earth, becoming the first to exit the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its Friday landing, a fresh milestone in the Chinese mainland’s human spaceflight.
Chen Dong First from Shenzhou-20 Exits Return Capsule
Chen Dong became the first Shenzhou-20 astronaut to exit the Shenzhou-21 spaceship’s return capsule after it touched down on Earth early Friday, highlighting China’s latest space milestone.
Shenzhou-21 Orbital Module Separates from Return Capsule
Shenzhou-21’s orbital module separated from its return capsule carrying Shenzhou-20 astronauts on Nov. 14, 2025, marking a key step in China’s crew rotation mission.
China’s Shenzhou-21 Undocks, Shenzhou-20 Crew Return Delayed
On Nov. 14, 2025, China’s Shenzhou-21 undocked from the space station combination, carrying the Shenzhou-20 crew whose return was delayed by suspected debris impact.
Shenzhou-20 Crew to Return Today Aboard Shenzhou-21 Spacecraft
On November 14, 2025, the Shenzhou-20 crew will return to Earth aboard Shenzhou-21, landing at Dongfeng in the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Shenzhou-20 Crew to Return Today After Space Debris Delay
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew, delayed by suspected debris impact, is set to return to Earth today at Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia aboard Shenzhou-21.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Set to Land on November 14
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew is set to land at the Dongfeng site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Nov 14, the China Manned Space Agency announced.
Shenzhou-20 Return Mission On Track: Safety Drills Underway
China’s Shenzhou-20 return mission advances with rigorous testing, emergency exercises and landing drills, while the space station supports both Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 crews.
Chinese mainland delays Shenzhou-20 return over suspected debris impact
The Chinese mainland’s CMSA delays the Shenzhou-20 return mission after a suspected tiny debris impact. Impact analysis and risk assessment are under way to ensure astronaut safety.