🚀 Lift-off prep! China's Shenzhou-19 crew is gearing up for their next big adventure into space!
On Saturday, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, a full-system drill was conducted for the upcoming Shenzhou-19 crewed mission. This isn't just any rehearsal—it's like the ultimate final exam before the big day!
The drill was all about making sure everything is on point: the launch tower, the rocket, the spaceship, and all the subsystems went through their paces. They simulated everything from flight preparation to ignition, lift-off, and even the rocket and spaceship separating. Talk about intense! 🌟
The three brave taikonauts (that's what Chinese astronauts are called 😉) participated fully, going through the entire flight mission step-by-step. They hopped into the spaceship's return capsule and worked through all the key operations, from standby to liftoff, just like they'll do on the real launch day.
Xing Lei from the China Astronaut Research and Training Center shared some inside scoop: \"The crew members were in great shape throughout the exercise. Their commands were spot-on, and their operations were super skilled. They showed awesome teamwork and coordination with the ground staff!\"
Next up for the taikonauts? They'll be entering the final stage of pre-mission prep, focusing on medical checks and honing their skills even more. We're counting down the days until they blast off into orbit and continue China's exciting space journey! 🌌
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China's Shenzhou-19 crewed mission: Full-system drill conducted
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