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Chinese Astronauts Return from Tiangong
Chinese astronauts return from six-month Tiangong space station mission; China's space program advances.
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- Summarize the main event described in the article.
- Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after a six-month stay at the Tiangong space station, landing in Inner Mongolia.
- What challenges related to space debris has Tiangong faced?
- Tiangong has had to maneuver to avoid space debris and has experienced partial power loss due to debris impacts; China's space activities have also contributed to space debris.
- What is the significance of the Tiangong space station for China?
- The Tiangong space station, completed two years ago, is a key part of China's ambition to be a global leader in space exploration; the program has also included lunar sample returns and a Mars rover landing.
- What are the tasks of the new crew that replaced the returning astronauts?
- The returning crew welcomed a new three-person crew before their departure; the new crew will conduct experiments, spacewalks, and install protective equipment.
- What are China's plans regarding international collaboration in space missions?
- While only Chinese astronauts have been to Tiangong so far, China is considering allowing astronauts from other countries to participate in future missions.