China's space exploration just leveled up! The Shenzhou-20 crew, currently aboard the China Space Station, is preparing for their first-ever extravehicular activities (EVAs) — aka spacewalks — in the coming days, according to Wednesday's announcement by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Imagine floating 400 km above Earth, tethered to a station while repairing equipment or testing new tech — that's the real-life sci-fi scenario these astronauts are about to tackle. This mission marks another milestone in China's rapidly advancing space program, which has already delivered lunar samples and launched its own orbital station.
While CMSA hasn't revealed specific tasks for the spacewalk, experts speculate it could involve station maintenance, scientific experiments, or testing next-gen spacesuits. The crew's activities will likely inspire STEM students worldwide and fuel fresh interest in humanity's cosmic ambitions.
Want more space tea? Stay tuned as we track this mission — because watching astronauts work in zero gravity never gets old.
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CMSA: Shenzhou-20 crew set for maiden extravehicular activities
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