Hey space enthusiasts! 🌌 The Shenzhou-17 astronauts just made their much-anticipated return to the spotlight! After two months back on Earth, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin met with the press on Friday to share their incredible journey among the stars. 🚀
These stellar explorers spent a record-breaking 187 days in orbit, surpassing all previous Chinese space missions! 🏆 Launched on October 26, 2023, the team returned on April 30 this year, bringing back more than just amazing stories. They conducted 84 experiments and tests, producing over 200 samples in multiple fields. Talk about making the most of your time in space! 🌠
Commander Tang Hongbo, now the Chinese astronaut with the longest time in space, expressed his honor in witnessing and participating in the advancements of China's manned spaceflights. \"It's been an incredible journey,\" he shared. 🌟
Tang Shengjie celebrated his 34th birthday among the stars, making him the youngest astronaut to enter China's space station. He's already gearing up for future space adventures, saying he's ready to train hard for a swift return to space. 💫
The trio also nailed two spacewalks and completed China's first extravehicular maintenance task. Jiang Xinlin recounted their smooth spacewalks, noting, \"The preparation paid off,\" he said with a grin. 😄
All three astronauts are in top-notch physical and mental health, with their strength and endurance back to pre-flight levels. They'll resume regular training after passing all health assessments. We can't wait to see what cosmic feats they achieve next! 🌌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
