Among the new supplies sent by the Tianzhou-8 cargo ship to China's Space Station are some 480 kilograms of equipment set to be used for space experiments. Much of this payload is being sent in two batches. The first batch comprises space material science equipment, microgravity fluid and combustion science equipment. New technology testing supplies, scientific samples and spare parts have also been sent. The second batch includes supplies related to seven life science projects. These projects include radiation resistance studies of bone and lung cells and will be conducted in orbit.