Since late April, the three-member Shenzhou-20 crew has been orbiting aboard China’s space station for over 170 days, working in close coordination to advance a range of in-orbit tasks as their six-month mission nears its conclusion.
Mission Milestones
- Coordinated station operations and routine system checks to ensure smooth performance
- Use of electroencephalogram (EEG) devices to gather data for metacognitive monitoring studies
- Group brain cognitive-affective analysis and regulation experiments to support ongoing Earth-based research
By blending engineering duties with cutting-edge neuroscience investigations, the crew is helping to decode how microgravity affects cognitive function and group dynamics in space. These insights promise to inform everything from long-duration missions to future deep-space exploration, while offering fresh perspectives on brain health and teamwork on our home planet.
As the Shenzhou-20 team prepares to wrap up their expedition, they leave behind a wealth of experimental data and a track record of seamless collaboration—raising the bar for the next generation of spacefarers and reinforcing the global momentum in human spaceflight research.
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