Shenzhou 23 Crew Member to Undertake One-Year Space Mission
Quick Look
- A press conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center announced that one astronaut from the Shenzhou 23 crew will undertake a one-year space mission.
- This mission aims to conduct China's first in-space human research program, test long-term health support capabilities, and provide extended research opportunities.
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Why It Matters
A press conference was held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center regarding the Shenzhou 23 manned flight mission. It was announced that one astronaut will undertake a one-year mission in orbit.
中新网酒泉5月23日电 (记者 马帅莎)5月23日,神舟二十三号载人飞行任务新闻发布会在酒泉卫星发射中心举行。记者从会上获悉,神舟二十三号乘组中有一名航天员将执行一年期飞行任务。
中国载人航天工程新闻发言人张静波在会上表示,安排一名航天员执行一年期在轨驻留试验,绝非是时间上将两个半年期任务简单累加。为期一年的太空驻留,一是将实施我国首个太空人体研究计划,全面获取航天员更长期飞行数据,丰富任务实施经验;二是将验证航天员长期飞行健康保障能力,完善在轨医疗与防护体系;三是将为科学项目和相关技术验证提供更长期的延续性研究机遇。
谈及哪位航天员将执行此项任务,张静波说,根据计划安排,后续会根据具体在轨任务执行情况予以确定。(完)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The specific astronaut for the one-year mission will be determined based on in-orbit mission execution.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Which specific astronaut will undertake the one-year mission?
- What are the specific scientific projects planned for the one-year mission?
- What are the detailed health monitoring and support systems to be used?
- What are the specific technological validations planned?


