In late November 2025, aboard the orbiting space station of the Chinese mainland, the Shenzhou-21 crew of Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang has been busy taking space science to the next level 🚀. From intuitive-physics experiments to medical tests, here's a peek at their cosmic to-do list.
First up: a microgravity intuitive-physics experiment using onboard laptops. The crew tested how zero-g messes with our brain's instinctive sense of motion and balance, collecting data that could help astronauts feel more at home in space. It's like running your own sci-fi brain game in orbit! 🧠✨
Next, they fired up the Raman spectrometer to analyze metabolic components in urine samples. These readings will fine-tune biomarker systems used to track health in space and on Earth. Who knew astronaut pee could be this important? 💧🔬
On the microgravity physical sciences front, the team swapped out a high-speed image storage unit in the two-phase systems experiment cabinet. They also dismantled and reassembled a key module to keep everything running smoothly. Think of it as cosmic-level DIY! 🛠️🔄
Safety is serious business, so the astronauts ran their first full-system pressure emergency drill. Simulating a station depressurization, they worked through each step of the emergency-response workflow, sharpening their in-orbit and ground-control teamwork. Crisis averted! 🚨🛡️
Their routine checks included inspecting low-temperature storage units and the -80°C space freezer, monitoring environmental-control gas cylinder pressures, and maintaining the regenerative life-support system. Keeping the station in tip-top shape is a full-time gig! ❄️🧊
Meanwhile, station management tasks like organizing supplies and cleaning the cabin kept life comfy and tidy. Because even astronauts need a neat room! 🧹✨
Finally, the crew completed non-invasive cardiac function tests, sending real-time health data back to researchers on Earth. Monitoring heart health ensures that Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang stay in top form throughout their mission ❤️📈.
With each experiment and drill, the Shenzhou-21 crew is pushing the boundaries of space science, paving the way for future missions and discoveries. Stay tuned for more stellar updates! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
