The re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou VII spacecraft floated down by parachute and landed on the grasslands of northern China at 5:37 p. m. Beijing time.

神州七号太空舱在降落伞的引领下于北京时间下午5点37分顺利降落在中国北部草原上。

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And with the aid of thrusters and some dead-reckoning, the entry capsule will fly a path through the upper atmosphere.

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After docking, two hours passed before pressure equalized between the capsule and the station, allowing safe entry.

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