China's Shenzhou-19 Crewed Mission: Comprehensive System Drill Executed
On Saturday, a comprehensive drill took place at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, in preparation for China's upcoming Shenzhou-19 crewed mission.
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A full-system drill for China's upcoming Shenzhou-19 crewed mission took place on Saturday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
The purpose of this joint test was to assess the reliability and safety of each system involved in the mission, which is set to transport three new Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, to the nation's orbiting space station.
The drill involved coordinated efforts at the launch center, where functional checks were carried out on the launch tower, rocket, spacecraft, and other subsystems. This was followed by a comprehensive process simulation that included flight preparation, ignition, liftoff, and the separation of the rocket from the spacecraft.
The three taikonauts participating in the Shenzhou-19 mission engaged in the full-system drill, methodically simulating each step of the flight mission. They entered the spaceship's return capsule to carry out joint inspections and tests involving the crew, spacecraft, rocket, and ground systems, successfully executing all critical operations for both the standby and liftoff phases during the simulated launch.
Xing Lei from the China Astronaut Research and Training Center noted that the crew members performed well throughout the drill. "Their commands were precise and their operations highly skilled, showcasing strong teamwork among the taikonauts and smooth coordination with ground staff," he remarked.
He added, "Following this, the taikonauts entered the final stage of pre-mission preparation, which will focus on medical monitoring and continued skills training," as he informed the China Media Group.
Since arriving at the launch site, the astronaut team has primarily concentrated on inspecting and testing astronaut equipment and supplies, including space food, while also evaluating the cabin's gas and microbial environment. They conducted cell cultures for aerospace research, executed functional tests on previously installed spacecraft equipment, and managed the filling and refilling of gaseous and liquid working fluids.
The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, paired with a Long March-2F carrier rocket, was moved to the launch area on October 22. The China Manned Space Agency reported that all equipment is in good condition, and the next phases of pre-launch functional inspections and joint tests will proceed as scheduled. The launch is anticipated to occur in the upcoming days.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
The purpose of this joint test was to assess the reliability and safety of each system involved in the mission, which is set to transport three new Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, to the nation's orbiting space station.
The drill involved coordinated efforts at the launch center, where functional checks were carried out on the launch tower, rocket, spacecraft, and other subsystems. This was followed by a comprehensive process simulation that included flight preparation, ignition, liftoff, and the separation of the rocket from the spacecraft.
The three taikonauts participating in the Shenzhou-19 mission engaged in the full-system drill, methodically simulating each step of the flight mission. They entered the spaceship's return capsule to carry out joint inspections and tests involving the crew, spacecraft, rocket, and ground systems, successfully executing all critical operations for both the standby and liftoff phases during the simulated launch.
Xing Lei from the China Astronaut Research and Training Center noted that the crew members performed well throughout the drill. "Their commands were precise and their operations highly skilled, showcasing strong teamwork among the taikonauts and smooth coordination with ground staff," he remarked.
He added, "Following this, the taikonauts entered the final stage of pre-mission preparation, which will focus on medical monitoring and continued skills training," as he informed the China Media Group.
Since arriving at the launch site, the astronaut team has primarily concentrated on inspecting and testing astronaut equipment and supplies, including space food, while also evaluating the cabin's gas and microbial environment. They conducted cell cultures for aerospace research, executed functional tests on previously installed spacecraft equipment, and managed the filling and refilling of gaseous and liquid working fluids.
The Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship, paired with a Long March-2F carrier rocket, was moved to the launch area on October 22. The China Manned Space Agency reported that all equipment is in good condition, and the next phases of pre-launch functional inspections and joint tests will proceed as scheduled. The launch is anticipated to occur in the upcoming days.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
