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China's Shenzhou-23 crew marks 60 days in orbit
China's Shenzhou-23 crew celebrated its 60th day aboard the Tiangong space station. The three astronauts – Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying – have been conducting a range of scientific activities.
Key experiments include a study of intestinal‑microbiome changes from long‑duration spaceflight, analysis of nutrient metabolism using a Raman spectrometer, and fine‑motor control tests to probe adaptive learning. The crew also completed docking‑approach and rendezvous training exercises.
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced a 2026 research‑proposal call covering life‑science and biotechnology, micro‑gravity physics and new space‑technology topics, outlining 23 specific research areas.
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- [DISPUTED] The crew reached its 60th day in orbit. www.italianotizie24.it · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · ladiscussione.com · www.sassuolo2000.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The crew completed docking approach and rendezvous training exercises in orbit. www.italianotizie24.it · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · ladiscussione.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The crew conducted a study on intestinal microbiome changes caused by long‑duration spaceflight. www.italianotizie24.it · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · ladiscussione.com
- [DISPUTED] The crew consists of astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying. www.italianotizie24.it · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · ladiscussione.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The crew used a Raman spectrometer in orbit to analyze microbiome and nutrient metabolism. www.italianotizie24.it · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · ladiscussione.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] CMSA announced a 2026 call for research proposals covering life sciences, microgravity physics and new space technologies, with 23 specific topics. www.italianotizie24.it · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · ladiscussione.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The crew performed fine‑motor control tests to study adaptive learning during long‑duration missions. www.italianotizie24.it · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · ladiscussione.com