Shenzhou-20 astronauts arrive in Beijing


The Shenzhou-20 crew has arrived in Beijing by plane after completing their space station mission.

The three astronauts, Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, landed safely on Earth aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft at 4.40pm (Beijing time) on Friday.

After staying in orbit for 204 days, the three astronauts are all in good health and the return mission was a success.

The crew will now enter a ­period of medical quarantine, undergo comprehensive medical examinations and health evaluations and meet with press follo­wing the end of this period. — Xinhua

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