Shenzhou-21 crew continues with science experiments, life in orbit

Shenzhou-21 crew continues with science experiments, life in orbit

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Key Points:

  • China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts, including commander Zhang Lu and astronauts Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, have been conducting scientific experiments aboard the space station for nearly 80 days, with all crew members in good health.
  • The crew interacted extensively with the intelligent robot "Xiaohang," performing touch interaction and autonomous flight tests to gather data for optimizing the robot's orbital motion.
  • Space medical experiments involved analyzing metabolic components in urine using a Raman spectrometer and collecting saliva samples to study microbial populations, with further testing planned after the crew's return to Earth.
  • The astronauts conducted research on genetic code chirality in space, performed electrochemical optical experiments on lithium-ion batteries, and maintained various experimental modules in combustion and