Tiny Debris Triggers Shenzhou 20 Crisis, Taikonauts Rescued
TL;DR
In November, a tiny piece of space debris cracked the Shenzhou 20 viewport, temporarily stranding three Chinese taikonauts until they were safely recovered by the Shenzhou 21 mission; the incident highlights the dangers of orbital debris and showcases China's capability to manage a crisis in space.
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