Hey space enthusiasts! 🚀 The Shenzhou-20 crew aboard China's space station has been busier than ever. After the record-breaking cargo delivery by the Tianzhou-9 spacecraft—bringing in 6.5 tonnes of essentials—the crew dived into a week packed with innovative experiments.
They kicked off with advanced aerospace medicine tests, studying cell samples to understand the effects of long-term spaceflight on human health. This research not only helps astronauts but also provides insights that could benefit us all back on Earth. In the realm of biotechnology and space life science, experiments with skeletal muscle precursor cells and nucleic acid lipid nanocarriers under microgravity are pushing the boundaries of what we know about organism physiology.
Meanwhile, the crew also explored musculoskeletal dynamics by analyzing foot pressure and joint movements during various exercises, and they employed sliding tests to study fine motor control in weightlessness. Routine tasks like equipment inspections and environmental monitoring ensured everything on board is running smoothly. With every experiment, these pioneers are unlocking new possibilities for the future of space and health on Earth!
Stay tuned as we continue to follow their amazing journey into the cosmos! 🌌
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Space Log: Shenzhou-20 crew completes various tasks over past week
cgtn.com
