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Tianzhou-9 Cargo Ship Re-enters, Debris Lands Safely

5/8/2026

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Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled descent at 7:49 a.m. on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
The China Manned Space Agency reported that a small amount of debris survived ablation and fell into designated safe waters.
The Beijing Aerospace Control Center captured an image of the re-entry.
Launched on 15 July 2025 from Wenchang, the craft carried consumables, propellant and experiment equipment for Tiangong and had separated from the station the day before.

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Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled descent at 7:49 a.m. on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
The China Manned Space Agency reported that a small amount of debris survived ablation and fell into designated safe waters.
The Beijing Aerospace Control Center captured an image of the re-entry.
Launched on 15 July 2025 from Wenchang, the craft carried consumables, propellant and experiment equipment for Tiangong and had separated from the station the day before.