Video snapshot shows the return capsule of the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft touches down in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Nov. 18, 2016. (Photo/Video snapshot) Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-11 space mission opened the return capsule's hatch and are reported by the ground team to be in good condition. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft was spotted in the main landing area in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 2:07 p.m. Friday Beijing Time. Related reading: Parachute of Shenzhou-11 return capsule deployed The main parachute of the return capsule of the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft was successfully deployed on Friday ahead of its landing. Shenzhou-11 return capsule enters return orbit The return capsule of Shenzhou-11 spacecraft has entered the return orbit after attitude adjustments, with the two Chinese astronauts onboard reporting that they are in good condition. Destination earth: Shenzhou-11 astronauts to return The spacecraft Shenzhou-11, which is carrying taikonauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong, separated from the orbiting Tiangong-2 space lab at 12:41 p.m. Thursday Beijing Time. The separation marks the beginning of the journey home for the two men, after having lived and worked in Tiangong-2 for 30 days, the longest stay in space by Chinese astronauts. |