In Space-Shenzhou-23 Crew/Weekly Update
In Space-Shenzhou-23 Crew/Weekly Update
Dateline : July 13-19, 2026
Location : In Space
Duration : 2'38
In Space - July 13-19, 2026 (China Manned Space Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Shenzhou-23 crew members conducting experiments on brain activity in microgravity
2. Various of Shenzhou-23 crew members working in Tiangong Space Station
3. Various of Shenzhou-23 crew members rearranging stuffs in cabinets
4. Various of Shenzhou-23 crew members working in Tiangong Space Station
5. Various of Shenzhou-23 crew members exercising in Tiangong Space Station
The Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission's three-member crew has carried out a series of scientific experiments at the country's space station in orbit over the past week, as they approach their two-month mark in orbit, while also maintaining the space station and monitoring their health.
According to video footages released by China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Sunday, mission commander Zhu Yangzhu and fellow astronauts Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying have conducted experiments on brain activity in microgravity using electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment and virtual reality headsets. Researchers on the ground will analyze the data to better understand how the human brain adapts to the space environment.
The crew has also collected saliva and environmental samples to study how long-term spaceflight affects the immune system and microorganisms. The samples will be returned to the Earth for further analysis.
Other experiments have focused on the astronauts’ movement, decision-making and emotional well-being during extended stays in orbit. The crew also replaced experiment samples in scientific research cabinets used for microgravity studies.
In addition to scientific research, the trio inspected and maintained the space station's life support system, monitored cabin air quality and drinking water conditions, and continued daily exercise to help reduce bone and muscle loss caused by prolonged exposure to microgravity.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship on May 24. The mission includes a one-year in-orbit study designed to gather data for future long-duration human space missions.
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Published : 2026-07-19 16:47
Last Modified : 2026-07-19 20:44:43
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