China’s Shenlong Reusable Spacecraft Successfully Completes 268-Day Orbital Mission

China’s experimental reusable spacecraft, Shenlong, successfully completed its third orbital test, landing at the designated site in the Gobi Desert after spending 268 days in space. Launched aboard a Long March-2F rocket on December 14, the spacecraft touched down at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, as reported by state news agency Xinhua. This marks a significant milestone in China’s ongoing space exploration efforts, highlighting advancements in reusable space technology.