At 1:12 a.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, the Shenzhou-19 crew aboard China's orbiting space station successfully completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs), according to the China Manned Space Agency.
Astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze spent 8.5 hours outside the space station, undertaking multiple tasks with the assistance of the station's robotic arm and support from the ground team.
The trio's successful completion of the EVAs marks a significant milestone in China's ongoing manned space exploration efforts, demonstrating the crew's endurance and the effectiveness of collaborative operations between space and ground teams.
Throughout the mission, the astronauts conducted operations critical to the maintenance and advancement of the space station. The use of the robotic arm played a pivotal role in assisting with tasks, showcasing the synergy between human astronauts and robotic technology in space exploration.
The Shenzhou-19 mission continues to contribute to China's ambitious space program, furthering scientific research and technological development in orbit.
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Shenzhou-19 crew completes 2nd extravehicular activities in 8.5 hours
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