Storyline: The ground support team for the Shenzhou-20 mission has completed multiple rehearsals and is fully prepared for the search and recovery operations of spaceship crew. The Shenzhou-20 crew, after a six-month stay in space, is scheduled to land at the Dongfeng Landing Site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Wednesday. On Sunday, the site conducted a final comprehensive drill, ensuring readiness for any potential scenario that may arise. The final drill was meticulously planned and organized, with a smooth execution throughout, according to the ground team. "Building on our experiences from previous missions, we have added three tethered lighting drones, which will significantly enhance the on-site lighting effect. In response to the complex terrain such as saxaul forests, soft Gobi deserts and saline-alkali lands, which could complicate helicopter landings, we have planned and conducted a series of targeted training exercises and are fully prepared," said Li Binbing, an engineer at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Dongfeng Landing Site has facilitated the landing of eight Shenzhou crews since 2021 and is continuously improving its preparations for new and more complex missions. "[Over the past five years,] we have actively integrated unmanned intelligent equipment such as drones, unmanned vehicles and robot dogs into the search and recovery operations. We have explored new models, using tracking and control systems for guidance while employing drones for on-ground tasks, laying a foundation for more frequent and diverse search and recovery missions in the future," said Li. China launched the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft, carrying three astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, in late April. The astronaut trio has completed a series of tasks, including conducting extravehicular activities and various space science experiments. Shotlist: Dongfeng Landing Site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China - Nov 2, 2025: 1. Various of drill for Shenzhou-20 crew's return in progress, vehicles Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, northwest China - Nov 2, 2025: 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Binbing, engineer, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (starting with shot 1/partially overlaid with shot 3): "Building on our experiences from previous missions, we have added three tethered lighting drones, which will significantly enhance the on-site lighting effect. In response to the complex terrain such as saxaul forests, soft Gobi deserts and saline-alkali lands, which could complicate helicopter landings, we have planned and conducted a series of targeted training exercises and are fully prepared." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Dongfeng Landing Site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China - Nov 2, 2025: 3. Various of drill in progress, lighting drones, engineers [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Various of drill in progress, engineers, vehicles, equipment Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, northwest China - Nov 2, 2025: 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Binbing, engineer, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (starting with shot 4/ending with shot 6): "[Over the past five years,] we have actively integrated unmanned intelligent equipment such as drones, unmanned vehicles and robot dogs into the search and recovery operations. We have explored new models, using tracking and control systems for guidance while employing drones for on-ground tasks, laying a foundation for more frequent and diverse search and recovery missions in the future." Dongfeng Landing Site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China - Nov 2, 2025: 6. Various of drill in progress, engineers, helicopters. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]