This file photo dated Nov 12, 2022 shows China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou 5 having conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - After completing all assigned tasks, the Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft separated from the space station combination at 4:46 pm Monday (Beijing Time) and switched to independent flight, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

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The cargo craft will re-enter the atmosphere under control on Tuesday. Most of its components will be burned up and destroyed during the process, while a small amount of debris will fall into designated safe waters in the South Pacific, the CMSA said.