In Space - Recent (China Manned Space Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Shenzhou-18 crew recording video
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Guangfu, Chinese astronaut (partially overlaid with shot 3):
"At this moment, China's space station is operating in low Earth orbit at an altitude of 400 kilometers. Let's take a tour of the space station together! I'm currently in the most important part of the space station, the core module. This module serves as the management and control center for the entire station and is the most frequently used area for our work and daily life in orbit. Now, I'll hand it over to Li Cong for a more detailed introduction."
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3. Earth viewed on space station
4. Equipment
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5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Cong, Chinese astronaut (partially overlaid with shots 6-7/ending with shot 8):
"Hello everyone! We spend most of our time here working, dining, and communicating. This is our dining table. There is also a heating device, microwave oven, refrigerator, and water dispenser. Due to the microgravity environment in space, water doesn't stay put in cups like it does on Earth, so we have to use a water pouch to get the water, which is more convenient. The three of us come from Sichuan, Hebei, and Jiangsu respectively, so our tastes differ a bit. The food prepared for us are all custom-made. Now, let's take a look at the sleeping area. Each astronaut has their own private space. This is the commander's sleeping area, this is mine, and this is Guangsu's. Each sleeping area has a porthole like this one, which is our window into the universe. When we're not working, we use it to gaze at our beautiful Earth."
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6. Various of heating device, microwave oven, refrigerator,water dispenser
7. Ye using water pouch to drink water
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8. Porthole
9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Guangfu, Chinese astronaut:
"Next, let's head to the two lab modules of the space station."
10. Various of Ye entering lab module
11. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Guangfu, Chinese astronaut:
"The space station has two lab modules. One is Wentian and the other is Mengtian. The Wentian module is primarily used for experiments related to life science and biotechnology. I'm currently in the Wentian module. Now I'll hand it over to Guangsu for a detailed introduction."
12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Guangsu, Chinese astronaut (partially overlaid with shots 13-14):
"This is the life ecology experiment cabinet, a bit like a space hotel for plants and animals. Inside, we have plant seeds, seedlings, and small animals. This area is for zebrafish. The main purpose of this cabinet is to study the development patterns of plants and animals under microgravity conditions. The research findings will lay the foundation for long-term habitation on the Moon and even Mars in the future. Now, let's follow the camera to check out our space garden. We have two kinds of plants here. One is cherry tomatoes, which are thriving and we'll soon be able to enjoy their sweet fruits. Over here, we have lettuce, and the yellowing area at the roots is where we've harvested some. Being able to eat fresh vegetables in space is a wonderful experience. These green plants also bring us good mood amid the busy work."
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13. Experiment cabin
14. Plants
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15. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Guangfu, Chinese astronaut:
"Next, let's head to the Mengtian module. Let's go!"
16. Various of interior of space station
17. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Cong, Chinese astronaut (starting with shot 16/partially overlaid with shot 18/ending with shot 19):
"The Mengtian module has mainly been used for conducting a large number of scientific experiments. It has more science experiment cabinets than the Wentian module. In addition, what makes the Mengtian module particularly special is the cargo airlock module, which serves as the main channel for extravehicular loads and equipment to enter and exit the cabin. For example, not long ago, we completed the test of transferring experimental equipment and samples from the exterior of the space station to the airlock module."
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18. Cargo airlock cabin
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19. Various of material extravehicular exposure tests in progress

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20. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Guangsu, Chinese astronaut:
"The Mengtian module is also equipped with various exercise equipment, serving as our gym in space. Li Cong is currently using the resistance training device, which allows us to perform exercises like deep squats, deadlifts, and rowing to strengthen our upper and lower body. This effectively helps us enhance muscle strength and combat muscle atrophy and bone density loss caused by microgravity. Additionally, we can also do other muscle strength trainings using tools like wrist developer, wrist ball, and resistance band."
21. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Guangfu, Chinese astronaut:
"Soon, we will welcome the arrival of the Shenzhou-19 crew at the end of October, and we will then return to Earth. Therefore, apart from conducting various planned in-orbit experiments and daily maintenance and management of the space station, our current work also includes making preparations for the Shenzhou-19 crew's arrival. This includes tidying up their sleeping and hygiene areas in advance and ensuring they have all the supplies needed for their initial work and daily life in orbit. At the same time, we are preparing for our return by enhancing our training to counteract the effects of microgravity, processing the important data generated from our experiments, organizing the samples we have collected, and completing other necessary preparations. That's all for today's tour of the Chinese space station."
22. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Guangfu (M), Li Cong (L), Li Guangsu (R), Chinese astronauts:
"See you at the Dongfeng landing site!"

The Shenzhou-18 crew members aboard China's orbiting space station recently recorded a video introduction of their life and work in space, from zero-gravity exercise to carrying out experiments that could impact future lunar missions.

The crew members Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu, were sent into space for a six-month mission in April this year and are expected to return to Earth later this month.

Ye, the crew commander, along with the other two astronauts, provided a detailed introduction to the space station, including areas for work, dining, sleeping, and conducting experiments.

According to Ye and Li Cong, the core model is the most frequently the most frequently used area of the space station where they work, eat and sleep.

The three astronauts come from different regions of China, so the food they eat in the space station is customized to suit their individual tastes, said Li Cong.

The video also provided a glimpse of the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules.

In the 17.9-meter-long Wentian module, which primarily focuses on life science and biotechnology research, the astronauts have grown various plants and even raised zebrafish, which subside in an experimental closed ecosystem.

There are an even greater number of scientific experiments being carried out in the cabinets of the 17.88-meter-long Mengtian module.

Astronaut Li Cong provided a special introduction to the cargo airlock, which serves as the main passage for extravehicular loads and equipment entering and exiting the module.

In Mengtian, there are facilities for astronauts to engage in physical exercises aimed at enhancing muscle strength and combating muscle atrophy and bone density loss caused by microgravity, according to Li Guangsu.

Recently, the crew has been carrying out their tasks in an orderly manner, preparing for the handover with the Shenzhou-19 members at the space station and their return to Earth, said Ye.