Overview
- The China Manned Space Agency postponed the planned November 5 landing to ensure astronaut safety and mission success.
- The three-person crew—Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie—remains on the Tiangong station during impact analysis and risk assessment.
- Authorities have not disclosed any damage details or announced a new return date for the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft.
- The outgoing crew had already completed a formal handover to the newly arrived Shenzhou-21 team during an onboard ceremony.
- During their six-month rotation, the Shenzhou-20 astronauts conducted multiple spacewalks, including four to install debris shields and external equipment.