The Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on October 16, 2021, and then docked with the Tianhe core module to form a combination, and three astronauts were stationed in the core module for a period of 6 months, creating a new record for the continuous flight time of Chinese astronauts in orbit.
During the orbital flight, the astronauts have carried out two out-of-the-cabin activities, carried out a number of scientific and technological tests such as hand-controlled remote operation rendezvous and docking, robotic arm auxiliary module translocation, etc., and verified the astronauts' long-term residence support, regeneration and life protection, space material replenishment, out-of-cabin activities, extravehicular operations, on-orbit maintenance and other key technologies. Taking advantage of the mission gap, the astronauts also carried out two "Tiangong Classroom" space lectures, as well as a series of unique science education and cultural dissemination activities.
At 9:56 on April 16, 2022, the shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft return module successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing field. Astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu were in good physical condition, and the Shenzhou 13 manned mission was a complete success.
Editor: Li Yixuan
Coordinator: Wang Dongwei
Editor: Gan Jianghuan