The Shenzhou-20 crew aboard the Chinese space station is gearing up for their fourth extravehicular activity (EVA), also known as a spacewalk, marking a key milestone in their 180-day mission.
Taikonauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie previously conducted EVAs in May, June, and August. With the next outing, they’ll match the record set by the Shenzhou-15 crew for four spacewalks during a single orbital stay.
So far, the team has run a series of experiments in space life sciences, human research, microgravity physics, and new space technologies and applications. They’ve also completed on-orbit medical rescue training, a full-system emergency drill, and maintained the station through environmental monitoring, equipment inspections, and inventory checks.
For space and tech enthusiasts, each EVA showcases the station’s role as a floating lab—opening new doors for robotics trials, materials testing, and real-time data collection that could inform the next generation of spacecraft.
According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), the station is operating stably, and the crew remains in excellent physical and mental health as they prepare for this next foray into the void.
As they climb one step higher on China’s space exploration ladder, the Shenzhou-20 crew is set to solidify their place in history and pave the way for future deep-space missions.
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