In Space-Shenzhou-23/Extravehicular Activities
In Space-Shenzhou-23/Extravehicular Activities
Dateline : Aug 28, 2026/Recent/File
Location : In Space
Duration : 1'20
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1. Various of astronauts conducting extravehicular activities
2. Astronaut Lai Ka-ying working inside space station
3. Various of astronauts conducting extravehicular activities
4. Space station in orbit
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5. Various of Shenzhou-21 crew hugging Shenzhou-23 mission commander Zhu Yangzhu
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6. Various of astronauts inside space station
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7. Various of space station equipment
8. Various of astronauts working inside space station, equipment
9. Space station in orbit
The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The astronaut trio -- Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying -- worked for approximately 5.5 hours and completed their tasks at 13:59 Beijing time (0559 GMT), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and ground support teams. Zhu, who previously spacewalked three years ago, made his second excursion, while Zhang ventured outside for the first time.
Zhu and Zhang installed debris shields and repaired the station's solar panels, ensuring the safety and stability of its power supply, according to the CMSA. This is the second time Chinese astronauts have performed such in-orbit maintenance tasks.
The three astronauts were launched aboard the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft on May 24 for an extended in-orbit mission.
Since arriving at the station, the crew has completed an in-orbit handover, deployed application payloads outside the station, and conducted rendezvous-and-docking drills, medical rescue exercises and full-system pressure emergency response drills, according to the agency.
Scientific experiments and technology tests in space life sciences, human research, microgravity physics and new space technologies are progressing steadily, the CMSA said.
In the coming months, they will carry out scientific experiments, technology tests, application payload deployments outside the station, and public outreach activities, the agency added.
ID : 8496476
Published : 2026-08-28 17:38
Last Modified : 2026-08-28 22:03:46
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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