Published on: 2026-05-23
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Cizhouan, May 23 /Xinhua/ — The crew of the Chinese spacecraft “Shenzhou-23” will conduct experiments with “artificial embryos”, rare earth alloys, and new-type accumulators ahead of the upcoming mission, as well as provide data on long-term space stay. This was announced on Saturday by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
In orbit, crew members are carrying out the implementation of more than 100 new scientific and applied projects, focusing on such advanced fields of science and technology as space life science, materials science, fluid physics under microgravity conditions, aerospace medicine, and new space technologies, CMSA official representative Zhang Jinzbo reported at a press conference a day before the launch of the “Shenzhou-23” mission.
In the framework of a mission in the field of life sciences in space using embryos of the zebrafish, mice, and “artificial embryos” obtained from stem cells, work will be conducted to explore the possibility of creating a system of space embryological studies covering a range from lower vertebrates to higher mammals, explained Zhang Tzsinbo.
In the field of cosmic materials science, research will focus on obtaining advanced materials, including highly efficient permanent magnets based on rare-earth alloys and lightweight high-entropy alloys, as well as on studying methods of controlling their properties, added the official CMSA representative.
A one-year mission of one of the Chinese astronauts will help study the adaptive capabilities and human performance limits during long-term stays in orbit, and will also allow creating a comprehensive atlas of the changes in body systems.
In addition, an orbital verification of a new type of space battery will be conducted, and the obtained results, as expected, will be applied for future upgrades of the space station’s functions, reported Zhang Zhinbo.
The crew will also perform spacewalks / extravehicular activities, deliver cargo, as well as install external equipment and payloads and return aboard afterwards. In addition to operational tasks, the astronauts will also engage in scientific and educational activities and socially useful work.
The launch of the Chinese piloted spacecraft “Shenzhou-23” is scheduled for Sunday at 23:08 Beijing time from the Jiuquan Cosmodrome in northwest China. -0-
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