The Shenzhou-19 crew members, currently on board China's Tiangong space station, have been conducting routine maintenance of the Earth-orbiting facility.
The crew has completed tasks including inspecting and maintaining the station's treadmill as well as the life support system. They have also improved the safety of the hatch by installing forward and aft hatch space debris protection devices, which could reduce the negative impact of small space debris collisions on the hatch.
The crew have also conducted regular medical examinations during their stay in space, such as cardiac vascular ultrasound checks, electrocardiograms, dynamic electrocardiogram blood pressure monitoring, bone density measurements, and strength tests as per requirements.
On the ground, China's space agency has continually collected data from the crew to track the astronauts' health status. Ground researchers recently assisted the crew in completing the first comprehensive emergency pressure drill and in-orbit medical rescue training since their arrival.
The crew will conduct their first extravehicular activities (EVAs) within the next few days, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Monday.
Over the past month, the three astronauts have been conducting regular inspections and maintenance on their space suits to ensure they are in optimal condition.
The crew members, Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, were sent into the space station on Oct. 30 for a six-month mission.
Shenzhou-19 crew completes routine maintenance of China's space station
Shenzhou-19 crew completes routine maintenance of China's space station
