The re-entry module of the prototype of a new-generation Chinese spacecraft landed in its designated area in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Friday. [Photo by Wang Jianbo/for China Daily]

Rendering of the prototype of the new-generation manned spaceship during its in-orbit operation. [Photo provided by China Academy of Space Technology]

Prototype of China's new-generation manned spacecraft in the process of being hoisted. [Photo provided by China Academy of Space Technology]

Rendering of the release of parachutes. [Photo provided by China Academy of Space Technology]

Prototype of China's new-generation manned spacecraft seen during an experiment. [Photo provided by China Academy of Space Technology]

The re-entry module of the prototype of China's new-generation manned spacecraft successfully landed at 1:49 pm on May 8, 2020 at the Dongfeng Landing Site in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo by Wang Jiangbo/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The re-entry module of the prototype of China's new-generation manned spacecraft successfully landed at 1:49 pm on May 8, 2020 at the Dongfeng Landing Site in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo by Wang Jiangbo/For chinadaily.com.cn]