In the early hours of Tuesday, the crew of China's Shenzhou-19 mission successfully completed their second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs), marking another significant milestone in the nation's ambitious space exploration program.
According to the China Manned Space Agency, astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze spent 8.5 hours outside the Tiangong space station, conducting multiple tasks with the assistance of the station's robotic arm and ground support teams.
The trio performed complex operations, including equipment installation and maintenance, which are critical to the continued development and functioning of the space station. Their successful mission contributes to China's growing capabilities in long-duration human spaceflight and extravehicular operations.
This EVA demonstrates China's commitment to advancing its space exploration efforts and underscores the technological advancements achieved in recent years. The Shenzhou-19 mission is part of a broader plan to expand scientific research and international cooperation aboard the Tiangong space station.
The astronauts' work not only paves the way for future missions but also enhances our understanding of living and working in space, which is essential for potential deep-space exploration.
As China continues to develop its space program, milestones like the Shenzhou-19 EVAs highlight the nation's growing expertise in space technology and exploration, contributing significantly to global space endeavors.
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Shenzhou-19 crew completes 2nd extravehicular activities in 8.5 hours
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