Closer look at Shenzhou 7 landing site

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At around a hundred kilometers above the ground, strong  friction between the capsule and Earth's atmosphere will  produce intense heat on the surface of the capsule.

At around a hundred kilometers above the ground, strong friction between the capsule and Earth's atmosphere will produce intense heat on the surface of the capsule.

At about 10 kilometers, three parachutes will open to slow  down the module. Just over a meter before impact, landing  rockets will ignite.

At about 10 kilometers, three parachutes will open to slow down the module. Just over a meter before impact, landing rockets will ignite.