China delays return of Shenzhou-19 crewed spacecraft, Xinhua reports
BEIJING, April 29 (Reuters) - China has delayed the return of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spacecraft due to weather conditions at the landing site, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday.
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