VIDEO: Chinese Spacecraft Disintegrates in Fiery Re-Entry to Earth, All Astronauts Lands Safely

Beijing: China's Shenzhou 18 crew has returned to Earth after spending over six months in . Astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu have been aboard Tiangong station since April 25. 

y concluded ir mission on vember 3, landing at Dongfeng site in rrn China at approximately 12:24 p.m. EST (1724 GMT or 12:24 a.m. on vember 4 Beijing time). China Manned ncy reported that all three astronauts are in good health.

Chinese craft Disintegrates After Fiery Re-Entry To Earth | WATCH

crew made up of astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, undocked from station before undergoing a fiery re-entry, during which propulsion module disintegrated.

This marks second nighttime landing for astronauts at Dongfeng, with observation and rescue teams employing infrared rmal imrs to track capsule.

During ir time on Tiangong, Commander Ye and his crew conducted various scientific experiments, including research on ancient microbes. 

y set a national record for walks, with one in May and ar in June to install protective shielding against debris. Ye also made history as China’s first astronaut to exceed a cumulative total of 365 days in , having previously participated in Shenzhou 13 mission from 2021 to 2022.

Additionally, crew carried out emergency drills and filmed Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gobi Desert, where y launched in April, as well as Wenchang port on Hainan Island, which was used for launching Tiangong's modules.