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Three Chinese astronauts have had their return to Earth delayed, believing their spaceship may have been hit by debris

Their replacements arrived at the Chinese space station on Nov. 1, shortly before their return trip was postponed

“The impact analysis and risk assessment are under way,” said China’s National Space Administration

A group of Chinese astronauts have delayed their return to Earth out of concern that their spaceship was hit by debris.

The three astronauts — Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie — were due to return from space on Wednesday, Nov. 5, according to the Associated Press and CNN .

However, China’s National Space Administration reportedly has said their Shenzhou-20 spaceship may have been hit by debris, delaying the astronauts’ return.

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