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China Delays Shenzhou-20 Crew Return After Safety Concerns

11/5/2025

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China has postponed the return of the Shenzhou-20 crew after a suspected debris strike raised safety concerns, with the China Manned Space Agency launching a risk assessment.
The Shenzhou-20 mission launched on April 24 and is the 35th flight of China's manned space program.
Astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie have spent six months in orbit, conducting spacewalks and scientific experiments.

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China has postponed the return of the Shenzhou-20 crew after a suspected debris strike raised safety concerns, with the China Manned Space Agency launching a risk assessment.
The Shenzhou-20 mission launched on April 24 and is the 35th flight of China's manned space program.
Astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie have spent six months in orbit, conducting spacewalks and scientific experiments.