Shenzhou 20 was delayed in return due to a space debris impact to control risks!

On November 5, Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" reported: "The China Manned Space Engineering Office announced on Wednesday that the Shenzhou 20 manned spacecraft is suspected of being hit by small space debris. The return mission scheduled for the same day has been postponed. It is currently conducting analysis and risk assessment. Shenzhou 20 was launched into orbit in April this year. Astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie have been in orbit for over 180 days. Their orbital altitude of 300 to 400 kilometers is a high-density area for space debris. There are more than 140 million millimeter-level small debris globally, and the risk of collision is significant. Postponing the return is based on scientific decision-making, demonstrating the rigor and caution of China's aerospace."

[Cunning] Postponing the return is a clear-sightedness of China's aerospace and a warning for space governance! Shenzhou 20 was delayed in returning due to a suspected debris impact. On the surface, it seems like a task setback, but in reality, it is a clear choice of prioritizing safety in China's aerospace, which also rings a bell for global space governance. There are over one million fragments larger than 1 centimeter in Earth's orbit. These high-speed flying hidden killers are a common threat to all humanity. China's decisive decision to delay the return relies on the early warning capabilities of the space debris monitoring network and the maturity of the emergency response system, reflecting respect for life. In contrast, some countries create space debris while passively avoiding danger. This incident once again proves that space security is not just a matter for one country.

A commentary stated that while China uses rigorous actions to interpret aerospace responsibility, it also questions those countries that only focus on expansion without considering the consequences: who will be responsible for the crowded space?

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