Journey home begins for Chinese astronauts

CCTV news shows staff participating in a research and rescue drill in Siziwang Banner, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region recently. [Photo/CCTV]

Practice runs to ensure safety

Scientists and rescuers have carried out drills at the main landing site at Siziwang Banner to ensure the safety of the astronauts.

Ground and air crew practised two scenarios. In one, the two astronauts returned safe and well, while in the other, the re-entry module touched down in a toppled-over position.

The rescuers rehearsed the process of astronauts getting out of the module, medical monitoring and support, site management of the re-entry module, and escorting astronauts.