The return capsule of the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship, carrying astronauts Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on June 4.

On the same day, many of Zhang's fellow citizens gathered at the small courtyard of his home in Changde's Hanshou County to witness the thrilling moment of the space hero's return. Zhang won a round of applause from his fellows when he safely emerged from the return capsule. (Photo/Gu Pengbo)

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship, carrying astronauts Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on June 4.

On the same day, many of Zhang's fellow citizens gathered at the small courtyard of his home in Changde's Hanshou County to witness the thrilling moment of the space hero's return. Zhang won a round of applause from his fellows when he safely emerged from the return capsule. (Photo/Gu Pengbo)

The photo, taken on June 4, shows a poster wall documenting the space journey of astronaut Zhang Lu, in Hanshou County, Changde City.  

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunantoday