At 0:23:53 on October 16, the Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

The spacecraft then entered the predetermined orbit and successfully sent the three astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu into space.

How is the daily life of an astronaut in space different from that on Earth?

China Daily will take you to find out.

How to wash?

　　After getting up in the morning, the astronauts have to brush their teeth and wash their faces.

However, the toothbrush used by the astronauts in space is specially made. It does not have a handle. The toothpaste has been attached to the bristles in advance. When using it, the toothbrush must be put on the fingers first, and the fingers should be used for oral cleaning.

Due to the lack of water in space, astronauts can only wipe with wet tissues when washing their faces.

　　In order to ensure cleanliness and hygiene, male astronauts have to perform beard treatment, first covering the beard with shaving cream, and then using a razor for cleaning.

Different from the ground, in order to prevent the beard from drifting, astronauts need to wipe with wet wipes at any time during the shaving process.

What are the work tasks?

　　The Shenzhou 13 flight crew will stay in orbit for 6 months and must manage the combination of Tianhe cabin, Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft, Tianzhou 2 and Tianzhou 3 at the same time.

Will participate in the Tianzhou No. 2 cabin transposition test as planned, carry out manual control teleoperation docking test, regenerative life support on-orbit maintenance and verification test, complete a large number of flight missions in-orbit data collection, human factors engineering technology research, and aerospace medical experiments , Space application system experiments, popular science education activities, etc., complete space station management, material inventory, daily maintenance, etc., and will perform 2 to 3 missions for out of the cabin to further verify the technology of outbound activities of China's space station and the technology of long-term stay guarantee , Lay the foundation for the construction of the space station.

What do you do in your free time?

　　Astronauts can exercise by riding bicycles and running on the space treadmill.

The treadmill is specially made and requires two rubber bands to tie the shoulders from the machine to run.

　　Leisure equipment includes laptops, tablet computers, etc. Astronauts can use these devices for entertainment and reading.

At the same time, astronauts can also watch TV programs in space and communicate with their families through emails.

How to take a bath?

　　Although astronauts cannot enjoy the same showers and baths as on Earth, everyone can hold a spray gun in a "wrapped shower" and wipe themselves clean, which solves the personal hygiene problem to the greatest extent.

How to use the toilet?

　　Each spaceship is equipped with a toilet for men and women.

Both solid and liquid excreta have their own containers.

The special funnel device of the urinal device allows both men and women to urinate standing up.

The toilet is also equipped with special equipment.

No matter what posture the astronaut uses to go to the toilet, he has to fix his legs with a resident belt.

For the convenience of the astronauts, it will take more than 5 minutes to prepare.

How to sleep?

　　In space, astronauts can also achieve "freedom of sleeping" and can enjoy independent sleeping areas to ensure that their sleep is not disturbed.

Although I still have to "put myself in a sleeping bag", the change from "sleeping standing" to "sleeping lying down" has been realized.

Separate sleeping areas can make astronauts more relaxed, enjoy relatively high-quality sleep, and make their space work and life more "full of vitality."

What personal items can I bring?

　　Zhai Zhigang downloaded videos and songs of film and television dramas, and watched the dramas when he was fine; Wang Yaping prepared New Year gifts in advance and wanted to surprise his colleagues; Ye Guangfu brought family photos and musical instruments.

How to celebrate the holidays?

　　The Shenzhou 13 crew will be in orbit for the Chinese New Year.

Researchers equipped them with dumplings with three fillings, pork cabbage, spaniel and daylily, and also prepared special holiday clothes.

Wang Yaping said that celebrating the festival in space is the same as pursuing a sense of ritual as on the ground.

　　(Source: Zhejiang News, Xinhua Net, Guangming Net)