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Shenzhou XVIII Mission Concludes

Shenzhou XVIII crew returns to Earth after six-month mission at Tiangong space station, bringing back experimental samples and celebrating mission success.

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Ye GuangfuLi CongLi Guangsu

Where and when did the reentry capsule land?: The reentry capsule landed at 1:24 am at the Dongfeng Landing Site in Inner Mongolia after a nine-hour flight.
What was the duration of the Shenzhou XVIII mission?: The Shenzhou XVIII mission, lasting six months, concluded with the crew's return to Earth on Monday morning.
What did Li Cong report about the crew's performance?: Li Cong reported successful cooperation among the crew, including two successful spacewalks, and their intention to return to training for future missions.
What did Mission Commander Ye Guangfu say about the mission?: Mission Commander Ye Guangfu expressed gratitude to the nation and its people, highlighting his second orbital journey and the advancements in China's space industry.
What kind of samples did the astronauts bring back to Earth?: The astronauts brought back 55 sets of experimental samples, weighing 34.6 kg, related to 28 projects in life sciences and microgravity combustion research.

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