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Chinese Astronauts Return from Tiangong Space Station

Three Chinese astronauts return from a six-month mission on the Tiangong space station, marking a significant step in China's ambitious space program.

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What are China's broader ambitions in space exploration?: China's space program aims to become a leader in space science research by 2050, including plans for a crewed lunar mission and the construction of a lunar research base by 2030.
Who returned to Earth on Monday after a six-month mission?: Three Chinese astronauts, Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, returned to Earth on Monday after a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station.
Who replaced the returning astronauts, and what are their plans?: A new crew of three astronauts, including one woman, replaced them and will conduct further experiments, spacewalks, and install equipment to protect the station from space debris.
What kind of experiments did the astronauts conduct during their mission?: The astronauts conducted various experiments in space medicine, fundamental physics, and life sciences during their stay.
What is the current status of international involvement in China's space station program?: China's Tiangong space station was completed two years ago and is currently only hosting Chinese astronauts, though discussions are underway to include international astronauts in the future.

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