A science satellite China launched early this month returned home Monday, according to official sources.

The 21st Chinese-made experimental satellite landed under the precise control of the Xi'an Satellite Measuring and Control Center, the sources said.

During its 27-day voyage on the orbit, the satellite completed all its tasks including space surveying and scientific tests.

So far, China has recovered 20 of these return experimental satellites.

(Xinhua News Agency August 30, 2005)