China's Shenzhou-19 astronauts meet press after return from space

The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-19 crewed mission met the press on Wednesday, their first public appearance after returning to Earth in April.

The Astronaut Center of China (ACC) held the press conference in Beijing in which the three astronauts shared their experience of the 183-day mission in space. The Shenzhou-19 astronauts have so far completed their quarantine and recuperation stages, and have now moved to the observation stage, according to the press conference.

At present, the crew are in good physical and mental condition and the results of their various medical examinations are all normal. Their muscular strength, stamina and cardio functions have recovered to pre-space mission levels. The three astronauts will resume normal training once they complete all recovery stages and health evaluations.