Three Chinese astronauts have returned from their nation's space station after a nine-day delay.

The return of three stranded Chinese astronauts who are facing a delayed return to Earth is progressing smoothly, according to the country's Manned Space Engineering office.

A spaceship carrying three astronauts has docked with China's space station in the latest crew rotation.

China announced the members of a three-person crew that will be launched to its space station as part of its growing exploration of space.