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神舟二十一号成功发射,首次在轨实施小鼠空间科学实验
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao· 2025-11-01 03:12
Core Points - The Shenzhou 21 manned spacecraft successfully launched on October 31, marking the 6th manned flight in China's space station application and development phase and the 37th launch since the program's inception [4] - The mission involved a successful docking with the Tianhe core module of the Chinese space station, achieving the fastest docking record for Shenzhou spacecraft [4] - The Shenzhou 21 crew includes three astronauts, with Zhang Lu as the commander, and will conduct various scientific experiments during their stay in the space station [4][5] Group 1 - The Shenzhou 21 mission is part of China's ongoing efforts in manned spaceflight, with a total of 28 astronauts and 44 missions to date [4] - The spacecraft's launch was executed by the Long March 2F rocket, marking the 604th flight of the Long March series [4] - The crew will engage in experiments related to space life sciences, microgravity physics, and new space technologies, including multiple extravehicular activities [4] Group 2 - This mission will also see the first implementation of a space science experiment involving four mice, marking a new phase in China's space station life science experiments [5] - The experiment aims to study the effects of microgravity and confined conditions on the behavior of the mice, contributing to understanding biological responses in space [5]