🚀 The Shenzhou-18 crew is back on Earth and they're spilling all the cosmic tea! 🌌
On Wednesday, the trio of Chinese astronauts (or taikonauts) – Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu – made their first public appearance since touching down two months ago. Meeting with the press at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center in Beijing, they shared their out-of-this-world experiences from their seven-month stint aboard China's space station. 🛰️
\"Living among the stars was like a dream come true,\" said Ye Guangfu, his eyes reflecting the vastness of space. \"Every day was a new adventure, floating in zero gravity and watching Earth rise and set.\" 🌍✨
Li Cong joked about the challenges of everyday tasks: \"Imagine trying to make a cup of tea when your water wants to float away! But hey, zero-gravity dance-offs became our favorite pastime.\" ☕💃
Li Guangsu shared a heartwarming moment: \"Looking down at Earth, you realize how tiny our differences are. It was a reminder that we're all under the same sky.\" 🌏❤️
The crew conducted numerous experiments, from growing plants in space to testing new technologies that could pave the way for future interstellar travel. \"We even tried to bake cookies, but let's just say space ovens need some work,\" Li Guangsu laughed. 🍪🚫
Their mission wasn't just about science; it was about inspiring the next generation. \"We hope our journey encourages young minds to reach for the stars, literally!\" Ye Guangfu exclaimed. 🌠🙌
As they adjust back to life with gravity, the Shenzhou-18 heroes are eager to share more stories and encourage global collaboration in space exploration. The universe isn't going to explore itself, after all! 🚀🪐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
