The astronauts of China’s Shenzhou-19 mission have successfully completed their second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s expanding space exploration efforts.
At 1:12 a.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze concluded an 8.5-hour spacewalk outside China’s orbiting space station. With the assistance of the station’s robotic arm and support from the ground team, the crew accomplished multiple tasks that are crucial for the station’s ongoing operations and future missions.
The China Manned Space Agency announced that the astronauts conducted maintenance work, installed new equipment, and carried out scientific experiments during their time outside the station. The successful completion of these tasks demonstrates the crew’s skill and the reliability of China’s space technology.
This mission’s EVAs are part of China’s broader objectives to enhance the functionality of its space station and to prepare for longer-term human habitation in space. The Shenzhou-19 mission continues to build on the successes of previous crews, contributing to advancements in space science and technology.
The safe and efficient execution of the spacewalk reflects China’s growing capabilities in human spaceflight and underscores its commitment to peaceful exploration of outer space.
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Shenzhou-19 crew completes 2nd extravehicular activities in 8.5 hours
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