Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong - Arrive in Beijing

Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong arrived in Beijing on Friday night after more than a month in space. Jing was the first to be helped out of the plane and waved to the crowd waiting for him at the Xijiao Military airport. Chen followed him. They were all helped getting off the plane on soft chairs as they were still to adapt to the gravity after spending 30 days in space. They were warmly received by officials, military officers and the families of the two astronauts.
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