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China's manned spacecraft begins return to Earth China's Shenzhou VI, the country's second manned space flight, began its return to Earth after a five-day mission, state media reported. The reentry capsule containing the two astronauts had successfully separated from the craft's propulsion module, and had unfurled its parachute above China, Xinhua news agency said. Television pictures showed a bright, white streak like a comet in the night sky as the reentry module sped towards Earth.
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