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2022.08.29 12:04 GMT+8

Tech Please!: A day aboard China's space lab Wentian

Updated 2022.09.22 22:00 GMT+8
Zhao Chenchen

Editor's note: "Tech Please!" takes a sideways look at all things science and technology in China, revealing trends you won't hear about anywhere else – from cutting-edge developments to the bizarre and whimsical in the world's most exciting tech market.

Chinese astronauts are conducting experiments in space.

With the recently launched lab module Wentian, the country's astronaut, or taikonaut, crew of Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe can now conduct a variety of tasks aboard the nation's largest space laboratory at the space station.

There are also many updated features inside the module, with their first extra-vehicular walk from a dedicated airlock cabin being the most anticipated.

What are some of the other new elements at Wentian? What might a day be like aboard the lab module? Check out this episode of "Tech Please!" to open up your imagination.

Video production: Qi Jianqiang

Video editor: Zhang Rongyi

3D designer: Pan Yongzhe

Graphic designer: Yin Yating

Chief editor: Wu Gang

Producer: Wen Yaru

Director: Zhang Shilei

Supervisor: Fan Yun

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