Three Chinese astronauts are stranded aboard the Tiangong space station after their return capsule, Shenzhou-20, was struck by suspected space debris, delaying their journey home. Commander Chen Dong and crewmates Wang Jie and Chen Zhongrui have been in orbit since April. China’s space agency confirmed all astronauts are safe, but engineers are assessing capsule damage. The crew may need to return using Shenzhou-21 if repairs fail. The incident underscores growing global concerns about space debris and the looming “Kessler Syndrome.”
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