In a giant leap for China’s space ambitions, the Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the country’s Tiangong space station just completed a historic nine-hour spacewalk—the longest ever for Chinese astronauts! 🌌 The mission, which wrapped up Tuesday night Beijing Time, included an exciting twist: astronaut Song Lingdong became the first Chinese spacewalker born in the 1990s to step into the cosmos. 🪐
Mission Highlights & ‘90s Trailblazer
Commander Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong floated outside the station for nearly half a day, installing space-debris shields with help from a robotic arm and ground teams. Meanwhile, Wang Haoze kept operations smooth inside. The trio’s teamwork showcased China’s growing mastery of orbital technology, with Cai cheering Song’s milestone: \"From assigned tasks to flexible assignments, our confidence in EVAs keeps growing!\" 🛠️
What’s Next?
The CMSA confirmed the crew will tackle more experiments and extravehicular work in the coming weeks. As Cai put it: \"China’s space station will always remain something to look forward to.\" 🚨 With young astronauts like Song breaking barriers, the mission proves China’s space program is reaching for new heights—literally!
