China Successfully Recovers First Reusable Satellite, Shijian-19, After Two-Week Mission

The satellite conducted experiments in space breeding and technology validation, marking a milestone in China's space exploration efforts.

Shijian-19, launched on September 27, returned to the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia on October 11, retrieving all payloads successfully.
The mission focused on space breeding, new technology validation, and space science experiments, including international cooperation payloads.
The satellite tested key technologies like reusability and damage-free recovery, achieving significant breakthroughs in space test platforms.
Experiments included plant and microorganism breeding in space, aiming to enhance crop resilience and productivity for food security.
Shijian-19 is part of China's broader ambitions in space, including plans for deep space exploration and advancements in reusable space technologies.