๐ Hey Space Enthusiasts! Big news from the China Space Station! The astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 mission are getting ready to step into space for the very first time! ๐
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Wednesday that the crew members aboard the station will perform their first extravehicular activitiesโalso known as spacewalksโwithin the next few days. Isn’t that exciting? ๐คฉ
But what’s a spacewalk? ๐ง It’s when astronauts wear special suits and go outside their spacecraft to do important tasks, like fixing equipment or conducting experiments. Imagine floating in space with the Earth below you! ๐
This will be the first time the Shenzhou-20 crew will venture outside the station since they arrived. They’ll be helping to build and maintain the station, which is like a giant science lab orbiting our planet! ๐ฐ๏ธ
Stay tuned for more updates on their amazing journey. Who knows? Maybe someday you’ll be the one exploring the stars! โจ
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CMSA: Shenzhou-20 crew set for maiden extravehicular activities
cgtn.com