Members of the Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the Chinese mainland's orbiting space station have successfully completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs). At 1:12 a.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze returned to the space station after an impressive 8.5-hour operation.
During the EVA, the astronauts undertook multiple tasks with the assistance of the space station's robotic arm and support from the ground team. The extended mission showcased the crew's endurance and the advancements in China's manned space program.
The successful completion of these tasks marks a significant milestone in the Shenzhou-19 mission, contributing to the ongoing construction and maintenance of the space station. The crew's efforts are paving the way for future long-duration space missions and enhancing scientific research capabilities in orbit.
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Shenzhou-19 crew completes 2nd extravehicular activities in 8.5 hours
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