China's Shenzhou-21 spacecraft successfully undocked from the Tiangong Space Station on Friday, November 14, 2025, marking a critical phase in the crew's return journey. The three-member Shenzhou-20 team, aboard the returning capsule, is now en route to Earth after a two-week mission extension caused by space debris concerns. 🛰️
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) confirmed the separation occurred at 10:23 AM Beijing time. The crew's return was initially planned for November 5 but postponed after sensors detected a potential micrometeoroid strike on the spacecraft's exterior. Engineers conducted urgent safety checks before greenlighting today's maneuver.
🌍 "This mission demonstrates China's growing capabilities in orbital risk management," a CMSA spokesperson said. The crew is expected to land in Inner Mongolia this weekend, wrapping up a mission that included advanced biological experiments and space station maintenance.
