The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Jan. 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
JIUQUAN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
An on-site inspection confirmed that the exterior of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule was generally intact and the items inside were in good condition, the CMSA said, noting that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship's return mission was a complete success.
This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 19, 2026 shows the Shenzhou-20 spaceship flying in orbit. (Xinhua/Wang Chuntao)
This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 19, 2026 shows the Shenzhou-20 spaceship igniting the braking engine. (Xinhua/Wang Chuntao)
This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 19, 2026 shows the orbital capsule of the Shenzhou-20 separating from the return capsule. (Xinhua/Wang Chuntao)
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Jan. 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Jan. 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship is pictured at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Jan. 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)■