Shenzhou-19 crew to return to Earth around May Day

(ECNS) -- The Shenzhou-19 crew has been aboard China's space station for over 150 days as of Monday and is expected to return to Earth around the May Day holiday, China Media Group reported on Monday. 

The three astronauts -- Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze -- are in good physical and mental condition, and their space science experiments and technical tests are progressing smoothly.

China launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship on Oct 30. 2024, sending the three astronauts, including the country's first female space engineer, to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.

(By Evelyn)