The Shenzhou-18 crew is taking \"working out\" to a whole new level—literally! 🚀💫 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) just dropped some epic footage showing taikonauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu flexing their muscles in microgravity onboard the China Space Station.
These space explorers are not just floating around; they're pushing the limits of human strength by performing two-arm and single-arm push and pull exercises, and even rotational strength tests. 💪 The goal? To understand how our muscles behave when there's no gravity pulling us down.
By gathering data throughout their mission, scientists hope to unlock the secrets of how spaceflight affects our bodies. Imagine the future of long-term space travel informed by these groundbreaking studies! 🌌
But that's not all. The crew is also diving into research on muscle adaptation. Using gear like bikes, treadmills, and resistance trainers, they're assessing everything from Achilles tendon stiffness to how their lower limbs move and how their foot pressure distributes. 🦶
This isn't just cool science—it's crucial for developing ways to combat muscle loss during those mega-long space missions. Think Mars and beyond! 🚀
The Shenzhou-18 mission, which launched in April, is a six-month adventure packed with over 90 experiments in space material science, life science, and technology. Talk about a busy schedule! 🛰️
Stay tuned for more updates from these stellar pioneers as they push the boundaries of what's possible in space. 🌠
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Shenzhou-18: Chinese astronauts test strength and muscle in space
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