Chinese Spacecraft Shenzhou-20's Return Mission Delayed After Suspected Space Debris Collision

Nov 05, 2025 07:55 pm CST

China's Shenzhou-20 spacecraft return mission faces postponement after a suspected collision with space debris, affecting three astronauts originally scheduled to land in Inner Mongolia. The China Manned Space Agency is conducting risk assessments while the relief crew has already arrived at the Tiangong space station.