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China's Shenzhou-21 and Shenzhou-23 Crews Complete In-Orbit Handover
China's Space Station Crews Complete Handover Ceremony
China's Shenzhou-21 and Shenzhou-23 astronaut crews held a handover ceremony aboard the country's space station on Thursday. During the event, the Shenzhou-21 crew transferred the key of the space station to their Shenzhou-23 counterparts, conveying their best wishes for the incoming team. This ceremony signifies a seamless transition of operations and underscores China's continuous progress in its manned space program.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Finishes Mission and Prepares for Return
The Shenzhou-21 crew has successfully completed all their planned tasks aboard the space station. According to the China Manned Space Agency, the three astronauts are scheduled to return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the coming days, aboard the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft. This successful mission further demonstrates the reliability of the Tiangong Space Station and China's capabilities in conducting long-duration space missions.
*Source: YouTube: CGTN (2026-05-28)*
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