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.
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