China's reusable experimental spacecraft, which was launched into orbit two days ago, successfully returned to its predetermined landing site on Sunday.
The spacecraft was launched on board a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Friday.
The successful return marks an important breakthrough in China's research on reusable spacecraft technology, which will provide a more convenient and economical way for the peaceful use of space, state-run CGTN TV reported.
Chinese military officials, who were tight-lipped about the launch earlier, said there were many firsts in this launch. "The spacecraft is new, the launch method is also

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