Problems arise as Long March-5B cargo capsule returns to Earth

China launches new Long March-5B rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on the coast of southern China's island province of Hainan, May 5, 2020. /CCTV

The cargo return capsule carried by China's Long March-5B carrier rocket has experienced problems on its way back to Earth, the China Manned Space Agency announced on Wednesday.

Experts are analyzing the relevant data.

The Long March-5B made its maiden flight on Tuesday, sending the trial version of China's new-generation manned spaceship and a cargo return capsule into space for testing.

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