Successful launch of Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft

At 9:22 on June 17, 2021, Beijing time, Sinochem News, the Long March 2 F Yao 12 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
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Since then, the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered the scheduled orbit.

This is the 19th mission since the establishment and implementation of China's manned space project, and it is also the first manned mission in the space station stage
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After the spacecraft enters orbit, it will carry out autonomous and rapid rendezvous and docking with the core cabin of Tianhe in accordance with the predetermined procedure

At present, the combination of Tianhe core module and Tianzhou 2 has entered the docking orbit and is in good condition, meeting the mission requirements for rendezvous and docking with Shenzhou 12 and the conditions for astronauts to be stationed
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According to the overall arrangement of the Shenzhou 12 manned mission, the three astronauts will mainly complete four aspects of work during their orbit, and plan to carry out two out-of-vehicle activities and extravehicular operations
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These four main tasks are, one is to carry out the daily management of the core cabin assembly, including the on-orbit test of the Tianhe core cabin, the verification of the regenerative life support system, the manipulator test and operation training, and the management of materials and waste; the second is to Carry out two out-of-cabin activities and extra-vehicle operations, including on-orbit transfer, assembly, and testing of extra-vehicle suits, assembling of extra-vehicle toolboxes, lifting of panoramic cameras, and installation of extended pump sets; third, space science experiments should be carried out Assemble and test experimental equipment for space application missions, carry out field (trial) tests in the field of space applications and aerospace medicine, and related science education activities according to procedures; fourth, conduct health management of the astronauts themselves, as planned Carry out daily life care, physical exercises, and regularly monitor, maintain and evaluate their own health status