Dongfeng landing site prepared for return of Shenzhou-19 crew
The Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia, north China, is prepared to greet the Shenzhou-19 crew as they return from their six-month mission aboard China's space station. To ensure that search and rescue operations are fully prepared, a...
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The Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia, north China, is prepared to greet the Shenzhou-19 crew as they return from their six-month mission aboard China's space station.
To ensure that search and rescue operations are fully prepared, a final comprehensive drill was held at the Dongfeng site on Friday.
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft, which is carrying astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze, is set to land on April 29.
Around 10 a.m. on Friday, nearly 100 vehicles were mobilized to facilitate ground search and rescue efforts.
By 2:30 p.m., after receiving landing data from the Beijing Aerospace Control Center, five helicopters performed precision landings near the designated area and carried out planned procedures.
At 2:45 p.m., the ground team simulated the capsule hatch opening and the process of lifting the astronauts out. The team moved quickly and operated with precision to ensure the astronauts' safety during their exit, acclimatization, and transfer.
The entire return and landing process is anticipated to last approximately 50 minutes.
All staff and equipment stationed at the Dongfeng site are now on standby for the upcoming mission.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, a Long March-2F rocket launched the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
Following its docking with the space station, the Shenzhou-20 crew joined the Shenzhou-19 astronauts, marking the sixth in-orbit crew handover in China's space exploration history. The six astronauts will work together for roughly five days to complete their assigned tasks and transfer responsibilities.
Anna Muller contributed to this article for TROIB News
To ensure that search and rescue operations are fully prepared, a final comprehensive drill was held at the Dongfeng site on Friday.
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft, which is carrying astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze, is set to land on April 29.
Around 10 a.m. on Friday, nearly 100 vehicles were mobilized to facilitate ground search and rescue efforts.
By 2:30 p.m., after receiving landing data from the Beijing Aerospace Control Center, five helicopters performed precision landings near the designated area and carried out planned procedures.
At 2:45 p.m., the ground team simulated the capsule hatch opening and the process of lifting the astronauts out. The team moved quickly and operated with precision to ensure the astronauts' safety during their exit, acclimatization, and transfer.
The entire return and landing process is anticipated to last approximately 50 minutes.
All staff and equipment stationed at the Dongfeng site are now on standby for the upcoming mission.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, a Long March-2F rocket launched the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
Following its docking with the space station, the Shenzhou-20 crew joined the Shenzhou-19 astronauts, marking the sixth in-orbit crew handover in China's space exploration history. The six astronauts will work together for roughly five days to complete their assigned tasks and transfer responsibilities.
Anna Muller contributed to this article for TROIB News
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