China Manned Space Engineering Office, at 0:23 on October 16, 2021, Beijing time, the Long March 2 F Yao 13 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft, was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered the predetermined orbit.
Besides, the three astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu were favorably sent into space. The flight crew was in good condition and the launch was a complete success. The astronaut will live in China’s space station for 6 months and will carry out a series of scientific experiments and on-orbit missions. Wang Yaping will become China’s first female astronaut to perform an outboard mission.
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Moreover, Shenzhou XIII will adopt an autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking mode. The manned mission of Shenzhou XIII is the sixth mission in the key technology verification phase of the space station and the last mission in this phase.
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Carry out key technology tests for the assembly and construction of space stations such as manipulator-assisted cabin transposition and manual remote operation.
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Carry 2-3 trips out of the cabin, install large and small robot arms and double-arm combination adapters and suspension devices to prepare for the subsequent space station construction tasks.
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Further verify the health, life, and work guarantee technology of astronauts staying in orbit for 6 months.
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Carry out scientific and technological experiments and applications in the fields of space medicine and microgravity physics, and carry out diversified popular science education activities.
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Comprehensively assess the functional performance of each system of the project to perform space station missions, and the compatibility between systems.
Furthermore, the Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the core module of Tianhe, carrying a large number of living materials, propellants, and a backup spacesuit. The Tianzhou-3, which has been successfully docked, contains women’s clothing, hygiene products, and cosmetics, all specially prepared for female astronauts.
