China's Shenzhou-19 astronauts are rewriting the playbook for long-term space missions , conducting groundbreaking experiments during their six-month stay aboard the orbiting space station. The crew โ Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze โ recently shared footage of their cosmic lab work, revealing how they're tackling challenges from muscle decay to zero-gravity eyesight shifts.
Fitness Meets Physics
Imagine running on a treadmillโฆ in space! The crew tracked muscle-bone dynamics during workouts, collecting data that could help future astronauts maintain their #GainsInOrbit. Meanwhile, vascular ultrasound scans mapped blood flow patterns โ crucial intel for keeping human bodies functional during Mars mission prep
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Eyes on the Prize
Ever wondered how Netflix binges actually affect your eyes? These space scientists are taking it up a notch , using high-tech gear to study vision changes in microgravity. Their findings could help design anti-eyestrain solutions for both astronauts and Earthbound screen addicts.
Cosmic Handyman Chronicles
From tweaking fluid physics equipment to swapping combustion chamber parts , the trio proved multi-tasking is universal. With 86 experiments scheduled, their work spans life sciences to advanced engineering โ all while maintaining the station's critical life support systems. Talk about #SpaceHustle!
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Shenzhou-19 crew conducts scientific experiments, training in space
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