Chinese astronaut Cai Xuzhe, commander of the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceflight mission, has come out of the return capsule of the Shenzhou-19 spaceship which landed back on the Earth earlier Wednesday.
Cai was the first of the three-member Shenzhou-19 crew to get out of the capsule after it touched down safely at the Dongfeng Landing Site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 13:08 (Beijing Time) on Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
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Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Upon the landing, Cai and the two other crew members reported their good conditions to the Beijing Aerospace Control Center.
"In space, we gazed at the beautiful blue planet countless times. This is the common home for humanity and needs to be protected by all of us together. Especially, the vibrant red outside the space station's cabin wall, the brightest color in space, filled me with pride for our great motherland. On this mission, I led two people born in the 1990s. With the crew united as one and the assistance of the ground staff, we successfully completed the task entrusted by our country and the people. In the future, we will continue to maintain a diligent attitude, scripting new chapters for China's space industry in the new era," Cai said in an interview with China Central Television shortly after he was carried out of the return capsule.
The spaceship separated from the Tiangong space station combination at 04:00 (Beijing Time) on Wednesday, according to the CMSA.
The Shenzhou-19 crew was sent into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct 30, 2024. Prior to the return, the crew completed all planned tasks and handed over the space station to the Shenzhou-20 astronauts who got on board on April 25.
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Cai Xuzhe comes out of return capsule
The U.S. military strike against Venezuela and capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, has shocked the international community, triggering a steady stream of condemnation and serious concerns worldwide.
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain issued a joint statement on Sunday, expressing serious concern about and firm opposition to the U.S. unilateral military operations in Venezuela.
The U.S. actions contravene fundamental principles of international law, particularly the prohibition on the use or threat of force, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, as enshrined in the UN Charter, constituting an extremely dangerous precedent against peace and regional security, according to the statement.
In expressing profound concern and firm rejection, the six countries stressed in the statement that the situation in Venezuela must be resolved exclusively by peaceful means, and through dialogue, negotiation and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people in all its expressions, without external interference and in accordance with international law.
Only an inclusive political process, led by Venezuelans, can lead to a democratic, sustainable solution that respects human dignity, according to the statement.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned the U.S. raid in Venezuela as a violation of international law, adding that the Spanish government always advocates and defends international law and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Addressing a meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez demanded the unconditional and immediate release of Maduro and his wife.
Noting that Latin America and the Caribbean are a zone of peace, he expressed his firm opposition to the use of force, which is an unshakable principle.
Any aggression against Venezuela shall be regarded as an attack against all CELAC member states, and nations must collectively oppose it, he stressed.
The South African government denounced the U.S. attack on Venezuela as a violation of international law, according to a statement released on Sunday.
History has repeatedly demonstrated that military invasions against sovereign states yield only instability and deepening crisis, the statement said.
South Africa calls on the UN Security Council to urgently convene a session to address this situation, according to the statement.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said what happened in Venezuela demonstrates that international law and the UN Charter are losing their practical effectiveness.
U.S. military action against Venezuela marks a dangerous precedent, as similar actions could be taken against any other nations, he said.
In addition, the foreign ministries of Namibia, Singapore, Oman and Pakistan also issued statements on the same day, expressing grave concern over U.S. interference in Venezuela's internal affairs.
They emphasized the need to uphold international law and the principles of the UN Charter while respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
They also called on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the crisis through peaceful dialogue.
U.S. move against Venezuela sparks condemnation, concerns worldwide
