China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts made their first public appearance since returning to Earth in November 2025, holding a press conference on January 16 to discuss their groundbreaking 204-day mission. The trio revealed how they addressed a suspected space debris collision during re-entry, showcasing China's growing technical prowess in crewed spaceflight.
🌌 'Every second counted when our sensors detected a potential impact,' said mission commander Liu Yang, describing the crew's emergency protocols. The astronauts also shared never-before-seen footage of their orbital experiments and daily life aboard the space station.
With China planning 6 crewed space missions this year alone, this briefing offers a rare glimpse into the risks and rewards of humanity's renewed push beyond Earth. The team's safe return has boosted confidence in China's space program as it prepares for lunar exploration projects later this decade.
