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Shenzhou-19 crew perform work on extraterrestrial survival technology

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Shenzhou-19 crew perform work on extraterrestrial survival technology

2025-01-19 14:21 Last Updated At:20:17

The Shenzhou-19 crew on board China's space station has performed work related to experiments on the technology of artificial photosynthesis for extraterrestrial survival.

The crew used sampling cans to collect samples of reactants inside relevant devices and stored the samples to be brought down to the earth.

The technology, which simulates the natural photosynthesis of green plants through physical and chemical methods, utilizes carbon dioxide resources in confined spaces and extraterrestrial atmospheres in situ to produce oxygen and carbon-containing fuels. It is expected to provide important technical support for human survival and exploration in outer space in the future.

In the field of microgravity physics science, the crew disassembled solid-liquid mesoscopic experiment units in fluid physics experiment cabinet and installed experimental sample trays.

They also cleaned non-container experimental chambers, replaced experimental samples and maintained axis mechanisms and electrodes.

Last week, the crew also participated in a number of in-orbit training programs.

Rendezvous and docking is one of the professional and technical training programs for astronauts during their stay in the space. The crew used the metacognitive training system to complete trainings on image recognition under different initial conditions.

They also carried out medical rescue exercises, and emergency evacuation in the event of fire in space station.

Regarding equipment inspection and maintenance, the crew replaced circulation pumps of fluid loop system for space applications as planned, amongst other tasks.

The fluid loop system for space applications serves as a crucial mechanism within a space station for controlling and regulating the temperature of application system payloads, which ensures the smooth space science experiments.

Shenzhou-19 crew perform work on extraterrestrial survival technology

Shenzhou-19 crew perform work on extraterrestrial survival technology

Shenzhou-19 crew perform work on extraterrestrial survival technology

Shenzhou-19 crew perform work on extraterrestrial survival technology

Several countries in the Middle East condemned on Sunday the remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the establishment of a Palestinian state on Saudi territory.

Netanyahu's remarks, made during an interview on Thursday with Israel's Channel 14, suggested that "Saudis can establish a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have plenty of land there."

In response, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the kingdom rejects such remarks that aim to divert attention from the "continuous crimes" committed by Israel.

The kingdom emphasizes that the Palestinian people have a right to their land, and lasting peace can only be achieved by returning to the logic of reason and accepting the principle of peaceful coexistence through the two-state solution, it said.

Also in a statement, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said Netanyahu's remarks constitute a blatant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and an assault on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, in addition to their violation of the rules of international law and the United Nations Charter.

The ministry expressed Iraq's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing that "any violation of the national sovereignty of any country is completely unacceptable."

Sufian Qudah, spokesman for Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, emphasized Jordan's rejection of the remarks, which he said reflect an exclusionary and inciteful ideology that is hostile to peace and fuels further escalation in the region.

Qudah reaffirmed Jordan's full support for and solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calling on the international community to condemn and denounce Netanyahu's remarks.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry labeled Netanyahu's remarks as a flagrant violation of international law and "a blatant infringement of the U.N. Charter."

In a statement, it reaffirmed the country's steadfast position on the justness of the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit said on Sunday that the underlying logic of Netanyahu's remarks is unacceptable and completely detached from reality.

On the same day, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) lambasted the Israeli prime minister's unacceptable and irresponsible remarks. The OIC regards this as a provocation against Saudi Arabia, violating its sovereignty, national security, territorial integrity and blatantly breaching international law and the U.N. Charter, it said.

On Saturday, multiple other countries, including Palestine, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sudan, also rebuked Netanyahu's remarks, arguing that they violate the sovereignty of both Palestine and Saudi Arabia and contravene the principles of international law.

Middle East countries deplore remarks on establishing Palestinian state in Saudi territory

Middle East countries deplore remarks on establishing Palestinian state in Saudi territory

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