"The Chinese space station also has space bikes," and astronauts can also ride "spin bikes" in space, which has caused heated discussions among Chinese netizens in the past two days.
Since the successful launch of the Shenzhou XII spacecraft on the 17th, astronaut-related topics such as the arrangement of a "new home" and the use of space WiFi have continued to "screen" Chinese social networks.
A picture of astronauts stationed in the Sky and Core Module saluting the people of the whole country, taken at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center on June 17.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Jin Liwang photo Source: Xinhuanet
The three astronauts Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo will spend three months of "business trip" life in space.
"What kind of experience is it like to travel in space" is causing widespread concern.
The first step in space life: decorate a "new home"
In order to ensure the daily life of astronauts, the space station Tianhe core module provides three times the space for astronauts in the Tiangong-2 Space Laboratory. It is equipped with three independent bedrooms and one bathroom. It is called "the most expensive three in history." Bedroom".
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As the first batch of "occupants" of the Chinese space station, the first job after the crew enters the core module is to arrange a "new home."
Yang Liwei, deputy chief designer of China's manned space engineering, said at Peking University on the 18th, "They have a lot of tasks after entering the cabin, and they have to unload more than 1,000 screws."
According to Sun Jun, Chief of Mission of the Space Station of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center, after the astronauts enter the Tianhe core module, they must first perform basic life-related tasks such as setting the electrolytic oxygen generation gear, installing the water tank, and organizing the sleeping area.
At present, the astronauts have completed the installation of wireless WiFi equipment.
With WiFi, they can communicate with ground staff and family members, including video calls.
Netizens called out "With WiFi, this is a happy planet", looking forward to bringing goods from space.
The picture shows astronauts Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo training in the core module simulator (photographed on April 22).
Xinhua News Agency posted Xu Bu photo Source: Xinhuanet
In addition, the astronauts have to enter the cargo spacecraft and transport some of the items brought up in advance to the core cabin for installation. The process is like "demolition and express delivery."
Many netizens left messages saying that they wanted to watch the "unboxing video".
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Sun Jun said that the first week is the initial stage of the combination, which is mainly to renovate the "home" and build more complete facilities, including information and communication, living, catering, and sanitation facilities, to lay the foundation for long-term on-track life in the future. Material basis.
After that, the astronauts will carry out space science experiments and on-orbit training, especially on-orbit training for astronauts out of the capsule.
Eat well and sleep well and exercise well
As the saying goes, "Food is the heaven for the people."
The food on the space station can be described as "a must-have in space", making people salivate from the sky.
The China Space Station is equipped with more than 120 kinds of space food for astronauts, among which many traditional Chinese dishes have obvious Chinese characteristics.
The food is not only divided into main and side dishes, but also pays attention to the combination of meat and vegetables, but also has a unique flavor. Even the well-known shredded pork and Gongbao chicken... all appear on the astronaut's food list.
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Talking about the astronaut’s food list, Huang Weifen, chief designer of the astronaut system of China’s manned space project, said that the astronaut’s recipe cycle is calculated on a one-week basis, and the repetition rate is very low. All are the favorite foods of astronauts.
The space kitchen of the space station is equipped with a food heating device, so that astronauts can also eat hot food in space. At present, many people have urged more "space eating and broadcasting".
The topic of "what to eat in space" has aroused widespread interest, and some popular online comments related to it even make people smile.
For example, some enthusiastic netizens calculated the account for "How much does it cost for an astronaut to order a takeaway in space", and found that if an astronaut ordered a 20 yuan (RMB, the same below) in space, the estimated delivery fee would be About 395.1 yuan, in addition to rent a manned spacecraft.
Netizens have ridiculed "dare to take orders" and "cannot afford to pay."
In addition to "eat well", the core module of the space station also carefully creates a living environment for astronauts to "sleep well" and "exercise well".
The sleeping area is also equipped with scene lighting, which can be adjusted into a suitable lighting environment for sleep when the astronauts are resting.
The cabin is specially equipped with exercise area, space treadmill and space bicycle, which can meet the needs of astronauts.
"Single holiday" can enjoy "private time"
"Business trips" in space are not all work. Astronauts have the opportunity to relax and carry out a variety of leisure and entertainment activities after work.
Huang Weifen said that every Sunday is a rest time, and astronauts can freely control and do what they like, such as reading books and listening to music.
In order to better spend the three-month space "business trip", the flight crew is allowed to carry a small amount of personal belongings.
Previously, the three astronauts shared the "personal belongings" they brought into space in an interview with the media: Tang Hongbo brought a video of his wife and children's life, "to watch after work, but also to relax"; Liu Boming brought a family portrait and the implied meaning of "boasting bullishness" "The cow doll; the personal items Nie Haisheng took to the sky are both for memorial and display, which also makes people more curious about this.
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It is worth mentioning that in space flight, "porthole view" is definitely one of the entertainment and leisure projects popular among astronauts.
Astronauts can look at the vast universe, overlook the blue planet, and enjoy the sunrise and sunset.
Some experts say that on the space station, astronauts can see sunrise 16 times a day.
When the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft was launched into the sky, Tang Hongbo, who was flying for the first time, turned his head and looked out the porthole from time to time. Many people called it "excessively cute", as if he was flying for the first time.
Nowadays, it has been nearly 4 days for Chinese astronauts to "stay in" the space station. After the "new home" is arranged, what surprises they will bring will also make people look forward to it.
Author: Ma Shuaisha Guo Chaokai