The astronauts of Shenzhou 15 prepare to leave the module for the first time.

CTOnews.com, January 30, China's Shenzhou 15 astronauts are preparing to leave the module for the first time, according to the CCTV News broadcast on January 29.

In recent days, the flight control team of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center is preparing for the first extravehicular activity, and the robotic arm control team of the space station is also making preparations at the same time. In order to ensure that the astronauts carry out extravehicular operations smoothly with the assistance of the robotic arm, the team carried out multiple rounds of rehearsals, carefully checked the ground simulation system, and improved various monitoring means.

▲ Picture Source CCTV News in the space station mission, whether the astronauts and cargo out of the cabin, or the transposition of large spacecraft, all need the space station robotic arm to work together.

CTOnews.com learned that on November 29, 2022, the long March 2F carrier rocket accurately sent the Shenzhou 15 manned spacecraft carried by astronauts Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu into the intended orbit. China has realized the three-cabin and three-ship combination structure of the space station and six astronauts in orbit for the first time.

▲ Tuyuan CCTV News Shenzhou 15 mission is the last rod in the construction phase of the Chinese space station, and it is also the first rod in the stage of application and development of the space station. The Shenzhou 15 crew will continue to carry out the on-orbit mission for a period of six months. they will carry out verification work on the long-term residence of the third module of the space station, carry out more than 40 space scientific and technical experiments, and carry out extravehicular activities. verify the working mode of cargo airlock cabin.

▲ Picture Source: China manned Space Engineering Office officially wishes the first extravehicular activity of Shenzhou 15 crew a complete success!