Shenzhou‑20: China Delays Astronauts’ Return After Suspected Space‑Debris Strike — Latest on Tiangong (Nov 7, 2025)
Published: November 7, 2025 Summary What happened China’s human‑spaceflight agency said the Shenzhou‑20 return mission, originally scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed due to a suspected impact from tiny orbital debris on the crew capsule. The agency added that “impact analysis and risk assessment” are underway to determine next steps. Xinhua News Independent outlets and space publications corroborated the delay and the debris suspicion, noting that the capsule has remained docked while engineers evaluate its condition. As of Friday, Nov. 7, officials have not provided a revised landing plan. Reuters+1 Who is aboard Tiangong The outgoing Shenzhou‑20 crew consists of Commander