China-Shenzhou-13 Mission/Objectives
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, northwest China - Oct 14, 2021 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of press conference, reporters
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Xiqiang, deputy director, China Manned Space Agency (CMSA):
"The Shenzhou-13 manned mission is the sixth and last mission during the key technology verification phase for the space station."
3. Various of press conference, reporters
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Xiqiang, deputy director, China Manned Space Agency (CMSA):
"The first task is to test the critical technologies for assembly and construction of space station such as module transfer supported by robotic arm and manual-tele operation. Second, two to three extravehicular activities will be carried out to install the big-small dual-arm connector, as well as the suspension device for future construction missions of the space station. Third is to further verify the health, living and working support technologies for astronauts' six-month stay on orbit. Fourth, scientific and technological experiments and utilizations in the fields such as space medicine and micro-gravity physics will be conducted, as well as diversified public science education activities. The fifth task relates to comprehensive assessment of the functional performance of project systems in carrying out space station tasks and compatibility between systems."
5. Press conference in progress
China's Shenzhou-13 manned mission will mark the end of the key technology verification phase of the country's space station Tiangong, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Thursday.
The Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship will be launched at 00:23 Saturday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the agency told reporters at a press conference held at the launch center.
"The Shenzhou-13 manned mission is the sixth and last mission during the key technology verification phase for the space station," said Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA.
The Shenzhou-13 mission has five main tasks, according to the deputy director.
"The first task is to test the critical technologies for assembly and construction of space station such as module transfer supported by robotic arm and manual-tele operation, Second, two to three extravehicular activities will be carried out to install the big-small duel arm connector, as well as the suspension device for future construction missions of the space station," said Lin.
"Third is to further verify the health, living and working support technologies for astronauts' six-month stay on orbit. Fourth, scientific and technological experiments and utilizations in the fields such as space medicine and micro-gravity physics will be conducted, as well as diversified public science education activities," said Lin.
"The fifth task relates to comprehensive assessment of the functional performance of project systems in carrying out space station tasks and compatibility between systems," added Lin.
The spaceship will take three astronauts into space for the construction of the space station. They will stay in space for about six months, the longest ever duration for the Chinese astronauts.
The mission will be commanded by the experienced Zhai Zhigang, who was the first Chinese astronaut carrying out a spacewalk back in 2008. Wang Yaping became China's second ever female astronaut as part of the Shenzhou-10 mission in 2013 and will be the first woman to work on the Tianhe core module, while Ye Guangfu is set to make his maiden spaceflight during the upcoming mission.
China is looking at completing the building of space station Tiangong by 2022.
China-Shenzhou-13 Mission/Objectives
Dateline : Oct 14, 2021
Location : China
Duration : 1'36
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, northwest China - Oct 14, 2021 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of press conference, reporters
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Xiqiang, deputy director, China Manned Space Agency (CMSA):
"The Shenzhou-13 manned mission is the sixth and last mission during the key technology verification phase for the space station."
3. Various of press conference, reporters
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Xiqiang, deputy director, China Manned Space Agency (CMSA):
"The first task is to test the critical technologies for assembly and construction of space station such as module transfer supported by robotic arm and manual-tele operation. Second, two to three extravehicular activities will be carried out to install the big-small dual-arm connector, as well as the suspension device for future construction missions of the space station. Third is to further verify the health, living and working support technologies for astronauts' six-month stay on orbit. Fourth, scientific and technological experiments and utilizations in the fields such as space medicine and micro-gravity physics will be conducted, as well as diversified public science education activities. The fifth task relates to comprehensive assessment of the functional performance of project systems in carrying out space station tasks and compatibility between systems."
5. Press conference in progress
China's Shenzhou-13 manned mission will mark the end of the key technology verification phase of the country's space station Tiangong, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Thursday.
The Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship will be launched at 00:23 Saturday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the agency told reporters at a press conference held at the launch center.
"The Shenzhou-13 manned mission is the sixth and last mission during the key technology verification phase for the space station," said Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA.
The Shenzhou-13 mission has five main tasks, according to the deputy director.
"The first task is to test the critical technologies for assembly and construction of space station such as module transfer supported by robotic arm and manual-tele operation, Second, two to three extravehicular activities will be carried out to install the big-small duel arm connector, as well as the suspension device for future construction missions of the space station," said Lin.
"Third is to further verify the health, living and working support technologies for astronauts' six-month stay on orbit. Fourth, scientific and technological experiments and utilizations in the fields such as space medicine and micro-gravity physics will be conducted, as well as diversified public science education activities," said Lin.
"The fifth task relates to comprehensive assessment of the functional performance of project systems in carrying out space station tasks and compatibility between systems," added Lin.
The spaceship will take three astronauts into space for the construction of the space station. They will stay in space for about six months, the longest ever duration for the Chinese astronauts.
The mission will be commanded by the experienced Zhai Zhigang, who was the first Chinese astronaut carrying out a spacewalk back in 2008. Wang Yaping became China's second ever female astronaut as part of the Shenzhou-10 mission in 2013 and will be the first woman to work on the Tianhe core module, while Ye Guangfu is set to make his maiden spaceflight during the upcoming mission.
China is looking at completing the building of space station Tiangong by 2022.
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Published : 2021-10-14 16:03
Last Modified : 2021-10-14 21:02:06
Source : China Media Group(CMG)-CCTV
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