Shenzhou-20 Crew Nears Mission End After 170 Days in Orbit

Over 170 days ago, the Shenzhou-20 crew docked aboard the Chinese mainland's space station—and they’re still on a science spree! 🚀

Since late April, these three astronauts have been living in microgravity, turning the station into a “cosmic brain lab.” With electroencephalogram (EEG) devices in tow, they're collecting data on metacognitive monitoring, group brain cognitive-affective analysis, and emotion regulation—all to boost ongoing research on Earth.

Picture it: studying how our brains adapt and keep us sharp in space could pave the way for better performance in high-pressure environments back home, from deep-sea missions to the busiest city offices. 🌏💡

Now, as they wrap up their roughly six-month journey, the Shenzhou-20 team is fine-tuning final experiments and gearing up for re-entry. Their discoveries aren’t just a milestone for the Chinese mainland—they’re a leap forward for our understanding of the human mind beyond Earth's bounds! 🌌✨

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