In a significant milestone for China's space exploration efforts, the Shenzhou-19 crew successfully completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Tuesday at 1:12 a.m. Beijing Time. The China Manned Space Agency announced that astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze worked tirelessly for 8.5 hours to accomplish multiple tasks, showcasing the nation's advancements in manned space operations.
The trio conducted their spacewalk from aboard China's orbiting space station, utilizing the station's robotic arm and receiving support from the ground team. The completion of these EVAs not only demonstrates the crew's dedication and skill but also marks a critical step forward in China's ambitious space program.
Under the assistance of the robotic arm, the astronauts carried out a series of planned objectives, further testing the station's capabilities and enhancing the crew's coordination and operational experience in the challenging environment of space.
The successful completion of the EVAs is expected to contribute significantly to the ongoing scientific experiments and technological developments aboard the space station, paving the way for future missions and exploration endeavors.
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Shenzhou-19 crew completes 2nd extravehicular activities in 8.5 hours
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