China has achieved a remarkable milestone in space technology with the successful return of its reusable experimental spacecraft after 268 days in orbit. The spacecraft, launched in December last year aboard a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, completed its mission flawlessly, returning to its designated landing site on Friday.
The primary objectives of this mission were to verify reusable technology and conduct space science experiments, contributing significantly to the technical support for the peaceful use of space. This success underscores the growing maturity of China's reusable spacecraft technology, paving the way for more convenient and cost-effective space travel in the future.
This recent mission follows China's previous successful launches of reusable experimental spacecraft in September 2020 and August 2022, which spent two days and 276 days in orbit, respectively, before safely returning to Earth. These ongoing advancements highlight China's commitment to expanding its presence and capabilities in space, fostering sustainable and peaceful space exploration.
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China's reusable test spacecraft lands after 268 days in orbit
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