History touched down in the deserts of Inner Mongolia today as the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft brought astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu safely back to Earth! 🛰️ After six months aboard China's space station, the trio wrapped up their mission with a symbolic handover to the Shenzhou-19 crew on November 1—like passing a cosmic baton 🏃♂️💫.
The crew conducted over 100 scientific experiments during their stay, from studying microgravity effects on plant growth (🌱🚀) to testing next-gen space tech. Their work paves the way for future lunar missions and international collaborations. Ground teams at the Dongfeng Landing Site cheered as the capsule descended under clear skies—proof that China's space program keeps reaching for the stars 🌌.
Fun fact: Their return coincides with the 20th anniversary of China's first manned spaceflight! 🎉 While the astronauts undergo post-mission health checks, the Shenzhou-19 crew is already settling into their new orbital home—because in space, the science never stops 🔬✨.
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