
During the National Day holiday, astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Li Jiaying of the Shenzhou Crew 24 were on duty at the China Space Station, carrying out space Raman spectrometer urine metabolism testing, bacterial flora and nutritional metabolism research, multi-task brain-computer adaptation experiments, completing the installation of inertial particle experiment modules, replacement of fluid physics samples, maintenance of life and ecology experiment cabinets, and inspection and maintenance of the regenerative life support system and medical examinations such as neck ultrasound, bone density, and intraocular pressure to continuously monitor the physical condition on orbit.
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The Shenzhou 24 crew was launched on May 30, 2023. It is currently performing a long-term residency mission on the China Space Station and has been in orbit for more than four months.
During the National Day holiday, a three-person space mission—the astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Li Jiaying of the God 23 crew—are still on duty at the China Space Station. The three astronauts have been in orbit for more than four months. During the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, they decorated the environment in the station to be warm and festive. At the same time, various tasks such as space science experiments, space station assembly platform care, and health management were carried out in an orderly manner.
Carry out a number of space science experiments as planned
The crew used a space Raman spectrometer to detect metabolic components in urine samples, conduct research on bacterial flora and nutritional metabolism, and conduct research on human brain and human-machine adaptation under multi-tasking conditions as planned. The test data is used to reveal the influence of the special space environment on astronauts' cognitive control, brain function mechanisms and cognitive computing principles. At the same time, the cabin lighting is adjusted for performance testing to explore the impact of the light environment on psychological perception and work efficiency.
In the field of microgravity physical science, the crew completed the installation of the inertial particle experiment module in the online maintenance and adjustment operation cabinet, the replacement of samples in the fluid physics experiment cabinet, and the maintenance of the axis mechanism electrodes.
In addition, the crew performed on-orbit maintenance on the life and ecology experiment cabinet and replaced the humidity control unit module.
Complete the inspection, maintenance and replacement of equipment in the renewable life insurance system
In terms of caring for the space station complex platform, the crew completed the inspection and maintenance of the regenerative life support system equipment, replaced relevant components as planned, and carried out regular cleaning of the cabin environment.
Complete multiple medical tests
Continuously monitor body status on orbit
In terms of health management, the three astronauts completed multiple medical examinations such as neck ultrasound examination, bone density measurement, intraocular pressure and fundus examination, and quality measurement. They also used the four diagnostic instruments of traditional Chinese medicine for diagnosis and treatment to continuously monitor their physical condition in orbit.
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