Crew of Shenzhou-19 Finishes China's Lengthiest Spacewalk
Shenzhou-19 crew successfully finishes China's longest spacewalk.
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The crew members of Shenzhou-19 aboard China's orbiting space station achieved a remarkable milestone by completing a nine-hour spacewalk at 9:57 p.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, as reported by the China Manned Space Agency.
This extravehicular activity not only set a record for the longest spacewalk conducted by Chinese astronauts but also featured the first spacewalk by a Chinese astronaut born in 1990.
During the EVA, astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong performed the tasks outside the station, while Wang Haoze provided support from within. The duo was involved in installing space-debris protection devices, aided by the station's robotic arm and ground control teams.
As the mission concluded and the hatch was about to be closed, the Shenzhou-19 crew expressed their excitement about the successful operation and extended their thanks to the ground team.
"Congratulations to 02 for completing your first spacewalk and moreover, for becoming the first Chinese astronaut born after 1990 to carry out EVAs. My appreciation also goes to the full collaboration of 03 inside the module, and to the extensive support of Shuguang and the entire technical team," remarked Cai, the commander of the Shenzhou-19 mission.
Cai further noted, "From the assigned tasks to the more flexible assignments, we feel greater and greater confidence in conducting extravehicular activities. China's space station will always remain something to look forward to."
This spacewalk marked Cai's second EVA, following his initial experiences during the Shenzhou-14 mission two years ago. Song achieved the distinction of being the first Chinese astronaut born in 1990 to participate in an EVA.
Looking ahead, the Shenzhou-19 crew is scheduled to engage in a variety of space-science experiments and technical tests. They will also perform additional extravehicular activities and install payloads outside the space station, according to the CMSA.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
This extravehicular activity not only set a record for the longest spacewalk conducted by Chinese astronauts but also featured the first spacewalk by a Chinese astronaut born in 1990.
During the EVA, astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong performed the tasks outside the station, while Wang Haoze provided support from within. The duo was involved in installing space-debris protection devices, aided by the station's robotic arm and ground control teams.
As the mission concluded and the hatch was about to be closed, the Shenzhou-19 crew expressed their excitement about the successful operation and extended their thanks to the ground team.
"Congratulations to 02 for completing your first spacewalk and moreover, for becoming the first Chinese astronaut born after 1990 to carry out EVAs. My appreciation also goes to the full collaboration of 03 inside the module, and to the extensive support of Shuguang and the entire technical team," remarked Cai, the commander of the Shenzhou-19 mission.
Cai further noted, "From the assigned tasks to the more flexible assignments, we feel greater and greater confidence in conducting extravehicular activities. China's space station will always remain something to look forward to."
This spacewalk marked Cai's second EVA, following his initial experiences during the Shenzhou-14 mission two years ago. Song achieved the distinction of being the first Chinese astronaut born in 1990 to participate in an EVA.
Looking ahead, the Shenzhou-19 crew is scheduled to engage in a variety of space-science experiments and technical tests. They will also perform additional extravehicular activities and install payloads outside the space station, according to the CMSA.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
