In a remarkable feat of human endurance and technological prowess, the crew of China's Shenzhou-19 mission successfully completed their second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) early Tuesday morning. The China Manned Space Agency announced that astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze concluded the mission at 1:12 a.m. Beijing Time after 8.5 hours of meticulous work outside the orbiting space station.
Under the coordination of the space station's robotic arm and support from the ground team, the trio carried out multiple critical tasks aimed at enhancing the station's functionality and preparing for future missions. The successful EVAs mark a significant milestone in China's rapidly advancing space exploration program.
The astronauts demonstrated exceptional teamwork and technical skill as they navigated the challenges of the harsh space environment. Their achievements contribute to the growing body of knowledge and experience in long-duration space missions, paving the way for more ambitious endeavors in the future.
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Shenzhou-19 crew completes 2nd extravehicular activities in 8.5 hours
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