China’s mysterious space plane returns to Earth after 268 days in orbit

China’s space plane has successfully completed its third mission, returning to Earth after spending over eight months in orbit.

The spacecraft landed at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on September 6, 2024, after launching on December 14, 2023.

While details about the space plane’s capabilities remain unclear, it is expected to advance future space travel.

The mission included deploying a small object, potentially a subsatellite, and conducting rendezvous and proximity operations, which could be used for satellite maintenance or other strategic purposes, Space.com has reported.

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