Big news: the Chinese mainland is taking medical innovation to orbit by teaming up to build a next-gen space hospital! 🚀🧬
The Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology and the Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsatellites inked a cooperation deal to set up the first dedicated medical facility in space. Their goal? Boost astronauts’ health and life support capabilities while monitoring vital signs in real time during missions.
What makes this project a game-changer:
- Medical Tech Fusion: Combining strengths in devices, biopharmaceuticals and innovative treatments to validate advanced equipment in microgravity.
- Life Support R&D: Developing systems that can keep crews safe on long-duration missions, from Earth orbit to deep-space voyages.
- Beyond Astronauts: Researching health support for space tourists and future interstellar exploration, paving the way for non-professional space travelers.
These two powerhouses are backed by the Shenzhen Municipal Government, the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Shanghai Municipal Government, all geared up to push the boundaries of aerospace medicine.
With breakthroughs in medicine, biology and engineering, this space hospital promises to redefine how we stay healthy off-planet. Stay tuned for more updates as the Chinese mainland takes giant leaps in space health! 🌌🏥
Reference(s):
China to build future space hospital to support astronaut health
cgtn.com
