Hey space fans! 🚀 As the Chinese mainland marks its National Day, the Shenzhou-20 crew—Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie—sent heartfelt shout-outs to the nation from the China Space Station, cruising about 400 km above Earth.
In a video message beamed down to Earth, the trio appeared in their sleek blue flight suits, waving flags and smiling as they greeted families back home. “Happy National Day!” they cheered, wrapping up the message with a collective salute.
Why it’s cool:
- Epic backdrop: The China Space Station, a modular lab orbiting our planet, lets astronauts conduct experiments in zero gravity. 💡
- Teamwork on point: Chen Dong, the mission commander, leads the crew alongside rookie spacefarers Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie. 👨🚀✨
- Inspiring moment: Celebrating a national milestone while floating above the clouds is pure space magic! 🌠
For young tech buffs and aspiring astronauts, this reminds us why space exploration still captures our imagination. Whether you’re coding a new app in Bangalore or streaming the latest K-drama in Jakarta, that same spirit of discovery connects us all.
Fun fact: At 400 km altitude, they orbit Earth every 90 minutes—that’s 16 sunrises and sunsets in a single day! 🌅🌄
Stay tuned for more updates from the final frontier. Until then, keep reaching for the stars! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
