Chinese astronauts reported safe after being stranded

The three astronauts of China’s Shenzhou-20 mission, stranded due to a delayed return following a potential collision with space debris, are reported to be “in good condition, working and living normally.” Their return, originally scheduled for November 5, has been postponed, with no specific date provided. The astronauts, who arrived at the Tiangong space station in April for a six-month rotation, are engaged in tests and drills. Meanwhile, the Shenzhou-21 mission successfully docked with the space station on November 1, marking the first transport of mice for experiments.

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