# China space programme

China’s Shenzhou-20 Return Capsule Touches Down at Dongfeng, Underscoring Rising Operational Maturity

China reported the successful landing of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule at the Dongfeng recovery site, marking the end of a mission phase and demonstrating the operational maturity of its crewed-space infrastructure. The touchdown underscores Beijing’s move toward routine human spaceflight operations and strengthens both the technical and political foundations of its programme.