Under the vast expanse of space, the Shenzhou-19 crew has marked a significant achievement in China's space exploration efforts. At precisely 1:12 a.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze returned to their orbiting space station after an 8.5-hour spacewalk, as confirmed by the China Manned Space Agency.
The trio embarked on their mission's second extravehicular activity, venturing into the void to perform critical tasks that enhance the station's operations. With assistance from the space station's robotic arm and support from the ground team, they successfully completed multiple objectives, showcasing teamwork and the advanced capabilities of China's space technology.
This successful EVA demonstrates China's growing prowess in long-duration manned space missions and contributes to the broader goals of advancing human space exploration. The Shenzhou-19 mission continues to build on the achievements of its predecessors, paving the way for future endeavors, including potential lunar and deep space explorations.
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Shenzhou-19 crew completes 2nd extravehicular activities in 8.5 hours
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