The Beijing Hour Shenzhou-18 mission brings home nearly 35kg of samples
Nov 4, 2024
China's Shenzhou-18 astronauts successfully returned from a six-month mission, bringing back nearly 35 kg of samples from groundbreaking experiments in microgravity, including a unique fish tank ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Kazakh prime minister arrived in Shanghai for this year's China International Import Expo, which boasts a record number of exhibitors. The podcast also highlights residents' frustration over flood response in Valencia, showcasing community resilience and ongoing recovery efforts amid severe weather challenges.
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Shenzhou 18 Returns
- The Shenzhou 18 astronauts returned after six months on the Tiangong Space Station.
- Commander Ye Guangfu now holds the record for the most time in orbit by a Chinese astronaut.
Scientific Samples from Shenzhou 18
- The Shenzhou 18 mission brought back 35 kg of samples from 28 scientific projects.
- These include the first in-orbit aquatic ecosystem experiment, studying zebrafish spawning in space.
Significance of Space Experiments
- In-orbit experiments like the zebrafish aquarium aim to understand vertebrate behavior and reproduction in zero gravity.
- This research is crucial for developing future space crops and long-term space habitation.