The return capsule of the Shenzhou XVIII manned spacecraft successfully landed, marking the complete success of the Shenzhou XVIII manned flight mission.
At XX:XX on XX, the return capsule of the Shenzhou XVIII manned spacecraft successfully landed in the Dongfeng landing site. On-site medical and health personnel confirmed that astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu were in good physical condition, marking the complete success of the Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceflight mission.
According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, at a specific time, the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center issued a return command through ground-based tracking stations, successfully separating the orbital module from the re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou XVIII manned spacecraft. Subsequently, the spacecraft's return braking engine ignited, separating the re-entry capsule from the propulsion module, and the re-entry capsule successfully landed. The search and rescue team, tasked with recovery operations, promptly identified the target and arrived at the landing site. After the re-entry capsule door was opened, medical personnel confirmed the health of the astronauts.
The Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on a certain date, after which it docked with the Tianhe core module to form a combined body. Three astronauts stayed in orbit for a total of days, during which they conducted out-of-cabin activities, setting a new record for the longest single out-of-cabin activity time by Chinese astronauts. They completed the installation of the space station's space debris protection devices and multiple cargo out-of-cabin missions, and carried out various tasks such as the installation, debugging, and maintenance of equipment both inside and outside the cabin, further accumulating valuable data and experience for the long-term stable operation of the space station in orbit. Additionally, in close collaboration with ground researchers, they completed a large number of space science experiments (tests) in fields such as microgravity fundamental physics, space materials science, space life science, aerospace medicine, and aerospace technology.
