Shenzhou-18 Crew Performs Physics & Life Science Research | China Space Station
The Shenzhou-18 crew, who began their six-month mission on April 25, have carried out a variety space science experiments as scheduled. The three Shenzhou-18 crew members aboard China's orbiting Tiangong space station—Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu—conducted experiments in space microgravity physics, space life sciences, and human research last week, according to the latest footage released by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
This included cleaning the experimental chamber of the containerless cabinet, replacing experimental samples, maintaining the central electrode, changing samples in the fluid physics experiment cabinet, vacuuming the combustion cabinet to exhaust gas, and replacing the ignition head in the combustion cabinet.
In the field of aerospace medicine, they completed their work on research projects on the dynamics and functional evolution of eye and cerebral hemodynamics.
During their stay in orbit, the Shenzhou-18 crew regularly use ultrasound devices to measure bilateral carotid arteries. The collected data will be used to explore key parameter changes before, during, and after flight, and to build predictive models.
Additionally, the three Chinese astronauts underwent eye pressure and dilated fundus examinations. The results will be used to assess in-orbit health and for subsequent research.
They also completed the maintenance and replacement of equipment related to the water management subsystem, trace harmful gas removal subsystem, and urine processing subsystem last week.
Moreover, the three astronauts completed regular inspections and maintenance of "crew equipment". When foreign objects enter their eyes, astronauts can use a flushing device, connecting it to a water bag to flush their eyes and alleviate discomfort using room-temperature drinking water.
Shenzhou-18 Crew:
Ye Guangfu (叶光富, commander)
Li Cong (李聪, mission specialist)
Li Guangsu (李广苏, mission specialist)
Video Credit: China Central Television (CCTV) Video News Agency
Duration: 1 minute, 50 seconds
Release Date: Aug. 18, 2024
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