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The Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft, as another masterpiece of China's manned space program, will usher in its glorious liftoff moment at 20:59 on April 25, 2024 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The launch marks a new stage of development for China's manned space program, demonstrating the mainland's continuous innovation and breakthroughs in the space field.
The Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft and the Long March-2F Yao-18 carrier rocket have a total weight of more than 400 tons and a total height of nearly 60 meters. The astronaut crew of this mission is composed of three astronauts, Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu, all of whom are "post-80s" elites, of which Ye Guangfu serves as the commander and has rich aerospace experience.
This mission is not only the third manned mission in the application and development stage of the space station, but also the 32nd mission of China's manned space program. The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will stay in orbit for about 6 months, during which it will form a three-ship and three-cabin combination with the Tianhe core module, providing a stable platform for subsequent scientific research experiments and space exploration.
The Shenzhou-18 astronaut crew will carry out a series of important scientific research missions on the space station. They plan to use the cabin science experiment cabinet and extravehicular loads to carry out more than 90 experiments in the fields of microgravity basic physics, space materials science, space life science, aerospace medicine, and aerospace technology. These experiments will not only help promote the progress of space science and technology, but will also provide valuable scientific basis for mankind's future life and work in space.
It is worth mentioning that Shenzhou-18 will also implement the first in-orbit aquatic ecology research project in China, as well as the first in-orbit research on the function of plant stem tip stem cells in the world. These cutting-edge research will bring major breakthroughs in the field of aerospace scientific research on the mainland and even in the world.
In addition, the Shenzhou-18 crew will also carry out multiple out-of-cabin activities, install debris protection and reinforcement devices on extravehicular pipelines, cables and key equipment, and carry out extravehicular inspections as appropriate to ensure the safe operation of the space station. These out-of-cabin activities are not only a test of astronauts' skills, but also a strong proof of the construction and maintenance capabilities of the continental space station.
As the launch of the Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft approaches, preparations are progressing steadily. The facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various functional inspections and joint tests before the launch will be carried out as planned. The successful launch of Shenzhou-18 will once again demonstrate the strong strength and firm determination of China's space industry.
As the space station mission enters a new stage of normalized duty, the arrival of the Shenzhou-18 astronaut crew will inject new vitality into China's manned space program. They will sweat in space, write a glorious chapter in China's aerospace, and contribute China's strength to mankind's exploration of the mysteries of the universe.
We have reason to believe that with the successful launch of the Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft and the successful completion of the mission, China's space industry will continue to usher in a more brilliant tomorrow. We look forward to the wonderful performance of the Shenzhou-18 astronaut crew in space, and also look forward to more miracles created by China's manned space program in the future.