07 July 2021
During a recent video sent from the core module of China's space station Tianhe (Harmony of Heavens), an exercise bike attracted lots of attention from viewers. "During an extended period in the space station, astronauts undergo a series of adaptive changes, such as changes in the cardiovascular system, muscle atrophy and bone loss," said Qin Younian, head of the space program for Shanxi Orient Fitness and Health Industrial Co, which developed the bike.
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06 July 2021
A Long March-3C successfully launched the new Tianlian 1-05 relay satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 23:53 h BJT into GEO. The satellite is the 5th and last member of the Tianlian 1 fleet, China’s first-generation data relay spacecraft. It is expected to work for at least 7 years. Its service will further improve the country’s capability of relaying signals between satellites and ground control.
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06 July 2021
The mechanical arm installed on China's space station core module Tianhe has played an important role in assisting the astronauts with their extravehicular activities on 4 July. The mechanical arm is designed to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the space station in orbit, to help the astronauts in EVAs, such as the assembly, construction, maintenance, and repair of the space station, and support space applications. With a design life of 15 years, load capacity of 25 tonnes, and tip positioning accuracy of 45 millimeters, the mechanical arm installed on the Tianhe module can realize long-range, large-load operations and small-range, detailed operations.
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05 July 2021
The CZ-4C rocket launched the Fengyun 3E satellite on 5 July at 07:28 BJT from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite is equipped with 11 remote sensing payloads. Designed with a life time of 8 years, FY-3E will operate in an early morning orbit. It will mainly obtain the atmospheric temperature, humidity, and other meteorological parameters for numerical prediction applications, improving China's weather forecast capacity. It will also monitor the global snow and ice coverage, sea surface temperature, natural disasters, and ecology to better respond to climate change and prevent and mitigate meteorological disasters. In addition, the satellite will monitor solar and space environments and their effects, as well as ionospheric data to meet the needs of space weather forecasts and supporting services. The satellite and rocket were developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
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