Space junk may have struck a Chinese crew ship in low-Earth orbit
6 months ago
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- Chinese astronauts' return from Tiangong space station postponed due to suspected space debris impact on Shenzhou 20.
- The China Manned Space Agency announced the delay to ensure astronaut safety and mission success.
- Shenzhou 20 crew arrived in April; Shenzhou 21 docked recently, temporarily increasing station crew to six.
- Handover ceremony held, but Shenzhou 20's departure was canceled less than 24 hours later.
- No details provided on damage extent, evidence of debris impact, or new return timeline.
- Shenzhou 20's structure includes a landing capsule, living quarters, and a power/propulsion module.