Shenzhou-23 crew conduct space science experiments, equipment maintenance, health checks

The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's Tiangong space station carried out space science experiments, station maintenance, and health checks over the past week, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

Five months into their mission, the three astronauts -- Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying -- have steadily advanced space science and experiment tasks.

Last week, the crew conducted several experiments on space life science and human research.

As part of the "multi-person collaborative interface experiment," the astronauts wore all-in-one virtual reality headsets to conduct behavioral tests, with individual perception experiments and two-person collaborative experiments being carried out concurrently.

The crew completed the fifth installation of the material exposure experiment apparatus outside the space module with ground support and coordination.

Currently, the space station is conducting its fourth round of extravehicular exposure experiments, which encompass eight scientific research projects and 26 sample units. Depending on specific research requirements, these samples will undergo exposure experiments in orbit for a duration of one or two years.

For space station maintenance, the astronauts conducted routine inspections and servicing of the regenerative environmental control and life-support system and related equipment.

They also carried out tests on microbial samples collected from water dispenser outlets and cleaned the cabinet interior on schedule.

For health monitoring, the trio performed ultrasound examinations of areas including the neck and abdomen. They also exercised using equipment such as a bone-loss countermeasure device and a neuromuscular stimulator.

The three astronauts were sent into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft on May 24.

Shenzhou-23 crew conduct space science experiments, equipment maintenance, health checks

Shenzhou-23 crew conduct space science experiments, equipment maintenance, health checks

Shenzhou-23 crew conduct space science experiments, equipment maintenance, health checks

Three people critically injured in the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region are in stable condition after a continuous relay of surgeries lasting 15 hours.

The patients suffered severe trauma in the quake, with complex injuries that made treatment difficult. They were transferred urgently from neighboring Sog County, in the rugged high-altitude terrain of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, to the region's main hospital in Nagqu City to the northwest.

The hospital quickly assembled a specialist team, bringing together medical experts from the aid-Xizang program with key doctors from its orthopedics, surgery and emergency departments.

"We worked closely with the hospital's own medical staff to treat the trauma patients, sparing no effort. As long as the injured can pull through, all the hard work is worth it. We will stay at our posts and continue to provide follow-up treatment," said Zhao Hengwu, a member of the Liaoning medical team aiding Xizang.

While the surgeries were underway, the hospital was also running a two-front rescue effort, dispatching medical personnel to the disaster zone to screen and treat survivors on the spot.

"After the earthquake, we immediately organized an 18-member rescue team and sent it to the front line in the disaster area. At the same time, the hospital opened a green channel so that all earthquake victims could receive priority consultation and treatment. We will certainly stay at our posts, do our utmost to treat every injured person, and protect the people's lives and health," said Sonam Phuntsok, vice president of the hospital.

Three critically injured in Xizang earthquake in stable condition after 15-hour relay surgeries

Three critically injured in Xizang earthquake in stable condition after 15-hour relay surgeries