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Chinese Astronauts Return from Tiangong Space Station

Three Chinese astronauts successfully complete a six-month mission on the Tiangong space station, conducting various scientific experiments before returning to Earth.

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When and where did the Shenzhou-18 crew land?: The Shenzhou-18 crew, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, landed in Inner Mongolia at 1:24 a.m. on Monday. All three astronauts are reportedly in good health.
What are China's long-term goals regarding space exploration?: China's space ambitions include becoming a leader in space science research by 2050 and landing a person on the Moon by 2030; discussions are underway to potentially include astronauts from other nations in future missions.
What activities did the astronauts perform during their mission?: The astronauts' mission included conducting dozens of experiments and welcoming a new crew last week to continue the research on the station for another six-month period.
Why is China's space station independent from the International Space Station?: China's Tiangong space station, completed two years ago, is independently operated, separate from the International Space Station. The exclusion is due to US concerns about the involvement of the Chinese military in its space program.
What was the main purpose of the six-month mission on the Tiangong space station?: Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after a six-month mission aboard China's Tiangong space station. The crew conducted numerous experiments in space medicine, basic physics, and space bioscience.

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