China has completed the verification of key technologies of its space station with the Shenzhou-13

Описание: China has completed the verification of key technologies of its space station with the Shenzhou-13 mission.中国已完成神舟十三号空间站关键技术验证。

The Shenzhou-13 spaceship was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 16, 2021, and later docked with the space station core module Tianhe.

After the docking, the three astronauts -- Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu -- entered the core module and began their six-month stay in space.

During the mission, the crew performed extravehicular activities (EVAs) twice. They conducted a number of scientific and technological experiments, including manual remote operation and module transfer supported by the robotic arm.

They verified crucial technologies for the construction and operation of the space station to support long-term stays by astronauts, the recycling and life-support system, supply of space materials, extravehicular activities and operations, and in-orbit maintenance.

The crew members also delivered two live classes from the space station and conducted a series of activities including science popularization.

The Shenzhou-13 astronauts completed their six-month space station mission and returned to Earth safely on Saturday.

The mission marks that China has completed the verification of key technologies of its space station, and also sets a record for Chinese astronauts' duration in orbit, said the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

Shenzhou-13's return capsule touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 09:56 (Beijing Time).

The Shenzhou-13 manned mission was a complete success, the CMSA announced.