The mirror platform of the Tiangong space station's scientific experiment has entered the stage of official operation, providing critical support for research conducted in space.
Situated at the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization (CSU) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the mirror platform exactly replicates the equipment loaded on the space station. The platform, equipped with 14 scientific experiment cabinets and corresponding supporting equipment, operates parallel to that on the Tiangong space station.
As a critical infrastructure for the national space laboratory, the mirror platform serves three primary purposes. Firstly, it is to conduct final testing before scientific payloads are installed on spacecraft, and astronauts' operational training for scientific experiments. Secondly, it is to simulate in advance scientific experiments scheduled for the space station. Thirdly, it is to conduct space-to-ground comparison experiments, which is to explore how the microgravity environment influences experiment results, said Zhong Hong'en, a research fellow at CSU.
"The space-to-ground comparison experiment is to synchronize the experiment conducted in space exactly on the ground, the two are carried out in the exactly same conditions, only the microgravity environment varies, so that we can make comparisons to figure out the differences in experiment results. Just to focus on the impact of the two different gravity factors on the experiments," said Zhong.
Mirror platform of Chinese space station's scientific experiment goes into operation
China and Thailand on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance cooperation in various fields in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Noting the current turbulent international situation, Anutin said Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries.
Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts, he said.
Anutin extended his gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Noting China is a reliable and dependable strategic cooperative partner of Thailand, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the saying "China and Thailand are one family" has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang said that, facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, and carry forward traditional friendship.
China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development, Wang said.
He expressed the hope that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecommunications fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, according to Wang.
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
