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Lightweight, cutting-edge equipment ensures the safe return of astronauts!

At 20:11 on May 29, 2026, the Shenzhou-21 crew successfully landed at the Dongfeng Landing Site aboard the Shenzhou-22 manned spacecraft.

On-site medical monitoring and health care personnel confirmed that astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang are in good physical condition, and the mission has been a complete success!

Four-sided Ultra-Light Return Capsule Operation Platform

As the hatch opened, the three astronauts were carefully “lifted” out one by one. Having spent 210 days in the weightless environment of space, their bones and muscles had adapted to microgravity; suddenly returning to Earth’s gravity, their bodies required a gradual adjustment period. Consequently, upon exiting the capsule, they could not immediately stand up and walk—instead, they used a “slide” method: seated in specially designed chairs, they were gently “slid” out of the spacecraft by ground personnel.

This “slide” is made of magnesium–lithium alloy, developed and manufactured by Xi’an Sifang Ultra-Light Materials Co., Ltd. Return Capsule Operations Platform During this search-and-rescue and recovery mission, the operational platform once again served as a core asset, undertaking critical tasks throughout the operation, including positioning and servicing the return capsule, transporting astronauts exiting the capsule, and inventorying onboard supplies.

This operating platform has undergone iterative optimization since its early versions, Reduce weight by approximately 30% , the product is even more Mature and stable , fully demonstrating its Highly adaptable and highly reliable The advantages.

Looking ahead, Xi’an Sifang Ultra‑Light will continue to refine its platform architecture and material performance, leveraging independently developed, domestically controlled lightweight metallic materials to provide ongoing support for future crewed spaceflight missions, thereby contributing to the steady advancement of China’s space station operations and deep-space exploration endeavors.