Decorate "new home", eat fish flavored shredded meat, "single weekend"... Chinese astronauts have many interesting stories about space "business trip"

"China space station also has space bicycles", and astronauts can also ride "m-bikes" in space, which has aroused heated discussion among Chinese netizens in the past two days. Since the successful launch of the Shenzhou 12 spacecraft on the 17th, topics related to astronauts, such as the arrangement of "new home" and the use of space WiFi, have continued to "brush the screen" on China's social network.

On June 17, the astronauts stationed in Tianhe core module saluted the people of the whole country at Beijing space flight control center. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jin liwang

Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo will spend a three-month "business trip" in space“‘ "What kind of experience is space travel" is attracting widespread attention.

The first step of space life: decorate "new home"

In order to ensure the daily life of astronauts, the space station Tianhe core module provides three times as much space for astronauts as tiangong-2 space laboratory. It is equipped with three independent bedrooms and one bathroom, which is known as "the most expensive three bedrooms in history".

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As the first batch of "residents" of China's space station, the first job of the crew after entering the core module is to arrange a "new home". Yang Liwei, deputy chief designer of China's manned space project, said at Peking University on the 18th, "after entering the capsule, they have a lot of tasks, and they have to unload more than 1000 screws."

According to Sun Jun, chief mission engineer of the space station of Beijing space flight control center, after astronauts enter the Tianhe core module, they should first carry out the work related to basic life, such as the setting of electrolytic oxygen generation gear, the installation of water tank and the arrangement of sleeping area.

At present, the astronauts have completed the installation of wireless WiFi devices. With WiFi, they can communicate with ground staff, family members, etc., including video calls. Netizens call "with WiFi, this is the happy planet", looking forward to space with goods.

The picture shows astronauts Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo training in the core module simulator (photo taken on April 22). Photo by Xu Bu, Xinhua News Agency

In addition, astronauts have to enter the cargo ship to transport some items to the core module for installation. The process is like "dismantling express". A lot of netizens left a message saying that they want to watch "open box video".

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Sun Jun said that the first week is the initial stage of the complex, mainly to decorate the "home" and build more complete facilities, including information and communication, living, catering and health facilities, so as to lay the basic material foundation for the long-term life in orbit. After that, astronauts will carry out space science experiments and on orbit training, especially the on orbit training of astronauts' extravehicular activities.

Eat well, sleep well and exercise well

Astronauts in the space station three months food: more than 120 kinds, are like to eat source: Zhongxin video

As the saying goes, "food is the God of the people.". The food on the space station can be described as a "unique in space", which makes people salivate. The Chinese space station provides more than 120 kinds of space food for astronauts, among which many traditional Chinese dishes have obvious Chinese characteristics. The food not only has the main and the auxiliary, but also has the unique flavor. Even the well-known fish flavored shredded meat and Kung Pao diced chicken all appear in the astronaut's food list.

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Huang Weifen, chief designer of the astronaut system of China's manned space project, said that the recipe cycle of astronauts is calculated as one week, and the repetition rate is very low. Previously, a sensory acceptance survey was conducted on astronauts, and all the food they like to eat was provided. The space kitchen of the space station is equipped with a food heating device, so that astronauts can have a hot meal in space. At present, many people have urged to "eat in space".

The topic of "what to eat in space" has aroused people's wide interest, and some popular online comments related to it even make people laugh. For example, some enthusiastic netizens calculated the account for "how much is a takeout for an astronaut in space", and found that if an astronaut has a 20 yuan (RMB, the same below) Kung Pao chicken in space, the estimated delivery cost is about 395.1 yuan, and he has to rent a manned spaceship. Netizens have joked that they "dare not take orders" and "can't afford to pay".

In addition to "eating well", the core module of the space station also creates a "good sleep" and "good exercise" living environment for astronauts. The sleeping area is also equipped with scene lighting, which can be adjusted into a suitable lighting environment for astronauts to sleep when they rest. The cabin is specially equipped with an exercise area, with a space running platform and a space bicycle, which can meet the needs of astronauts.

"Private time" for "single day off"

Do astronauts have their own private time for a three-month trip to the space station? Source: Zhongxin video

Space "business trip" is not all about work. Astronauts also have the opportunity to relax after work and carry out a variety of leisure and entertainment activities. Huang Weifen said that every Sunday is a rest time. Astronauts can do whatever they like, such as reading books and listening to music.

In order to better spend the three-month space "business trip", the flight crew is allowed to carry a small amount of personal belongings. Before that, the three astronauts shared their "personal belongings" in space in an interview with the media: Tang Hongbo brought his wife and children's life video, "it's also relaxing to have a look after work."; Liu Boming took a picture of his family and an ox doll with the meaning of "bull"; Nie Haisheng's personal belongings are both for commemoration and display, which makes people more curious.

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It is worth mentioning that in space flight, "porthole view" is definitely one of the entertainment and leisure projects welcomed by astronauts. Astronauts can overlook the vast universe, overlook the blue planet, enjoy sunrise and sunset. Some experts say that on the space station, astronauts can see 16 sunrise times a day. When the shenzhou-12 manned spacecraft was launched, Tang Hongbo, who was flying for the first time, turned his head and looked out of the side window from time to time. Many people called him "too cute", and he looked like he was flying for the first time.

Now, Chinese astronauts have been living in the space station for nearly four days. After the "new home" is set up, people are looking forward to what surprises they will bring.