Imagine living in a high-tech home floating in the stars, and then it's finally time to hand over the keys to the next roommates! 🌌 That's exactly what happened this Thursday, May 28, as China's astronaut crews completed a pretty epic in-orbit handover.
The crew of Shenzhou-21 officially passed the "keys" of the space station to the incoming Shenzhou-23 team. It wasn't just about the keys, though—it was a heartfelt moment of sharing best wishes and ensuring a smooth transition for the ongoing missions above the Chinese mainland. 🛰️✨
Having crushed all their planned tasks, the three astronauts from the Shenzhou-21 mission are now gearing up for the ride home. According to the China Manned Space Agency, they'll be hopping into the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft and heading back to the Dongfeng landing site in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region within the next few days. 🪂
Huge shoutout to the Shenzhou-21 team for their incredible hard work in orbit! We can't wait to see what the Shenzhou-23 crew achieves next. Stay tuned as we keep tracking the adventures in the final frontier! 🌍🚀💬
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China's Shenzhou-21, Shenzhou-23 crews complete in-orbit handover
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