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Pumpkin in space: Shenzhou-23 crew marks one month in orbit

China's Shenzhou-23 crew has marked one month in orbit aboard the China Space Station. Astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying have continued a range of scientific experiments while adapting to daily life in space. Over the past week, the crew conducted ultrasound checks, brainwave-based experiments, robotic interaction tests and microgravity physics tasks. They also used a traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic device to collect health data for long-term in-orbit monitoring. In a lighter moment, the astronauts heated pumpkin pieces in a space oven, adding a touch of everyday life to their space station routine.

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