China's Shenzhou-22 returns with 41 kg of space station samples, including artificial embryos and novel alloys, for experiments on life adaptation and material performance in microgravity.
Approximately 41.14 kg of scientific samples from China's space station, covering 23 experiments in life sciences, materials, and combustion, returned to Earth aboard the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on Friday, May 30, 2026.
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