Shenzhou-21 crew makes first public appearance after record 210-day mission

The three members of the Shenzhou-21 crew—Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang—made their first public appearance on Wednesday at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center in Beijing. The press meeting followed the astronauts' return to Earth and the completion of their mandatory post-flight quarantine and rehabilitation periods.

The public appearance marks a milestone following the crew's historic 210-day mission, which set a new record for duration. The event signifies their successful re-adaptation to Earth's environment after completing their extended stay in space.