The Communist Party of China is about to celebrate its 100th birthday. Chinese astronauts will revisit space after five years
Flying warriors set off for the country
In the Gobi Desert, towering towers, the Shenzhou 12 ship-and-arrow combination is ready to go in the manned space launch site. After five years, space is about to welcome Chinese visits again.
At 9:22 on June 17, the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft is expected to launch into space. The flight crew consisted of astronauts Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming, and Tang Hongbo. Nie Haisheng served as the commander, and the backup astronauts were Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu.
As the first manned flight of my country’s space station construction, the mission of Shenzhou 12 is very crucial. It coincides with the centenary of the party’s centenary, and the entire line of manned space projects draws experience and strength from the glorious development and development of my country’s aerospace industry under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. Boost confidence and morale, devote all efforts to mission preparation, and write a new chapter in China’s aerospace industry.
To march for the country, every step carries the heavy expectations of the party, the country and the people
At 11 o’clock in the morning on June 16, astronauts Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming, and Tang Hongbo, who performed the manned mission, met with reporters from Chinese and foreign media and answered questions from reporters.
The three astronauts appeared one after the other, and after waving to everyone, they stood in front of the podium. Behind them is a bright five-star red flag.
Nie Haisheng has participated in the Shenzhou 6 and Shenzhou 10 manned missions, and he appears calm and confident when he is about to set off for the third time.
“This is the first manned mission in the construction phase of my country’s space station. I am fortunate to be able to run the first!” Nie Haisheng said that the original intention of the astronauts was to fly to the sky. As long as the motherland needs and the mission needs, they will fully prepare for the best. State to meet the challenge.
“With the good wishes of the people across the country and the support and encouragement of the entire project, with the accumulation of pre-training, we have the confidence, confidence, and ability to complete this task!” Nie Haisheng said.
Thirteen years ago, Liu Boming, Zhai Zhigang and Jing Haipeng jointly carried out the Shenzhou-7 manned flight mission and completed my country’s first space out of the cabin. “At that time, you said that even if you can’t go back, let the five-star red flag fly high in space, leaving a very deep impression on the Chinese people. This is your second flight mission. What are your expectations?” The reporter asked Liu Boming asked.
“Regardless of the difficulty, the risk, and the multiple tasks, I firmly believe that there is ground support from professionals, and the tacit cooperation of our three “handsome guys”, especially in the new generation of “Flying” outerwear developed by our country. Face all challenges with confidence.” After speaking, the three astronauts looked at each other and smiled, and there was warm applause.
This time the mission’s exit time has increased significantly, and the mission is extremely complex and difficult because it has been exited multiple times. To this end, they have conducted rigorous, systematic and comprehensive training. Tang Hongbo, who performed the flying mission for the first time, said that after 11 years of study, training and trials, he is full of confidence in himself and the team. “At this moment, I am about to take the trust of the motherland and the people to go to space, and I am very excited. We will definitely team up and work together to build our space home.”
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and it is of great significance to carry out the first manned mission of my country’s space station at this time. As astronauts, what special feelings and expectations do they have?
Nie Haisheng is an astronaut and a party member with nearly 35 years of party experience. Since becoming an astronaut for more than 20 years, he has witnessed the development of China’s manned space flight from “one person per day” to “multiple people and multiple days” flight, from cabin work to space walk, from short-term stay to mid-term stay. , I have personally experienced every glorious moment in the whole line of manned space engineering without forgetting the original intention, keeping in mind the mission, pioneering and innovating, and flying to the sky to pursue dreams.
The development of China’s manned spaceflight embodies the millennium dream of flying to the sky of the Chinese nation and adds a magnificent chapter to the party’s centuries of struggle. “Every step we move forward also carries the heavy expectations of the party, the country, and the people; every step we move forward also represents the courage and perseverance of mankind to explore space continuously, and will contribute to the peaceful use of space by mankind. Wisdom and strength.” Nie Haisheng said.
The task is arduous, and the crew of astronauts is ready to carry out the mission.
The astronauts performing the Shenzhou 12 mission will not only “fly”, but are also “all-rounders” in space work, with many missions.
Carrying out the daily management of the core module assembly is an important task for astronauts. Not long ago, the Tianhe core module and the Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft were successfully launched, and they have formed a combined body to operate in orbit. After the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft is launched into orbit, it will rendezvous and dock with the core module. After docking into the capsule, the astronauts will conduct in-orbit testing of the sky and core capsule, verification of the regenerative life support system, robotic arm testing and operation training, as well as materials and waste management.
Carrying out activities and out-of-vehicle operations is also a “highlight”. The astronauts will transfer, assemble and test the extravehicular suits in orbit, and carry out two out-of-vehicle activities to carry out the assembly of the extravehicular toolbox, the panoramic camera lifting and the installation of the expansion pump set. Wait.
The astronauts will also carry out space science experiments and technical experiments, carry out the assembly and testing of experimental equipment for space application missions, carry out practical (trial) experiments in the fields of space applications and aerospace medicine according to procedures, as well as related science education activities.
The body is the capital of the revolution, and self-health management is also an important task for astronauts. They will carry out daily life care and physical exercises as planned, and regularly monitor, maintain and evaluate their health status.
For this mission, the astronauts stayed in orbit for up to 3 months. Long time means that astronauts face greater challenges. The probability of emergence of emergencies in long-term flight has greatly increased. Emergency operations inside and outside the cabin, such as emergency rescue, emergency evacuation, emergency rescue, waiting for assistance, and failure handling under various emergency failure situations, all put high requirements on the astronauts’ own quality and ability. .
“The three-month time span is unprecedented. Long-term work in weightlessness and confined and small environments requires astronauts to have excellent physical and mental qualities.” said Huang Weifen, chief designer of the astronaut system of China’s manned space engineering.
It is understood that the astronaut Shenzhou 12 flight crew entered the launch site on June 10 and carried out special training for the whole system launch drill, review of the flight manual, physical exercise, psychological relaxation and other special training, participated in the flag-raising ceremony, planting Remembrance trees, visits to the Dongfeng Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery and other activities, successfully completed the confirmation of entering the cabin, and made full preparations for the implementation of the Shenzhou 12 flight mission.
“The selection of the astronaut crew for this mission was based on the method of’matching the new with the old, bringing the new with the old’, combining flight experience and mutual coordination capabilities, etc., to select flight crews and backup astronauts, and formulate an astronaut training program carefully. And plans to carry out ground training and mission preparation. Each astronaut has trained more than 6000 hours.” said Ji Qiming, assistant director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office.
Fully prepare for war, inherit and carry forward the spirit of manned spaceflight
Manned spaceflight is the most complex, difficult and demanding system engineering in human spaceflight activities. According to the space station construction mission plan, 11 missions will be implemented this year and next, including 3 space station module launches, 4 cargo spacecraft and 4 manned spacecraft launches. The space station will be completed in orbit by 2022 and the National Space Laboratory will be completed. . After that, the space station will enter the application and development stage.
Each flight mission is a “big project”, behind which is the wisdom of thousands of people. In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the task, all units of each system are fully prepared to meet the centenary of the founding of the party with outstanding results.
In the depths of the Badain Jaran Desert, the vertical assembly test building of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is brightly lit and dazzling people. The staff walks between the spacecraft’s body and the test equipment, busy day and night.
The aerospace industry is described as “a thousand people shoot an arrow.” Every link is a matter of success or failure, and no one can take it lightly. As the homeport of Chinese astronauts in and out of space, the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center uses a meticulous attitude to build a safe “climbing ladder”.
“The hoisting team of dozens of people performs the task together, and every step of the operation can’t make mistakes, and the hoisting and docking error is even smaller. Each product is only allowed to be hoisted and placed successfully once, there is no chance of re-emergence, and there can be no mistakes. When hoisting and docking the rocket, dozens of bolts in a circle must be aligned and connected at one time.” The base staff member Shi Chuangfeng undertakes the hoisting work. In order to be fast and stable, he created his own training method by attaching welding rods to the hooks. The crane inserted it into the mouth of the beer bottle from a high altitude. At the end of the practice, he and his colleagues waved the heavy crane iron arm as flexibly and freely as they waved their own arms.
Flying thousands of flights, safety first. The Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft team of the Chinese Academy of Space Technology takes the protection of the lives of astronauts as the bottom line, and has prepared plans to ensure the safety of astronauts at all stages of the Shenzhou 12 launch, flight, docking, docking, and return. And measures, will also enable the manned spacecraft emergency rescue mission mode for the first time, to make every effort to ensure the safe travel of astronauts between heaven and earth.
Only by truly understanding where the manned space project starts and where is the road can we draw strength from history and move forward better. The Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft will be launched by the Long March 2 F Yao 12 carrier rocket. During the preparation of the mission, the temporary party committee of the Long March 2 F Yao 12 carrier rocket launch team of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology will lead everyone to the Dongfeng Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery. In memory of the heroic deeds of Marshal Nie Rongzhen and many revolutionary martyrs, we call on everyone to complete this task with a strong sense of responsibility, superb technology and courageous spirit, and hold the baton steadily.
Open up a journey to heaven, the party leads my country’s aerospace industry to continuously achieve new brilliance
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center-Dongfanghong Satellite rises from here, and China’s aerospace industry starts from here.
The Dongfanghong satellite launch tower, which stands tall as a giant, has been gloriously “retired.” Standing under the Dongfanghong satellite launch tower, strong wind whistling in my ears. Looking around, under the high sky, the Gobi Desert is endless. It is here that the older generation of astronauts yanked the way to the mountains and forests.
At the beginning of the founding of New China, all kinds of wastes were waiting for prosperity and all kinds of industries were waiting to be promoted, and the aerospace industry was in a blank. The Party Central Committee made the great decision to develop the aerospace industry with extraordinary courage and courage, and the astronauts sounded the clarion call for the Chinese nation to march into the universe.
As the largest spacecraft in human history, the space station represents the most comprehensive, complex, advanced and comprehensive scientific and technological achievements in the field of space today. 11 Shenzhou spacecraft were successfully launched, 11 astronauts with 14 person-times questioned the sky, and the Tianhe core module lifted off. China’s manned spaceflight has surpassed major hurdles, and dreams have gradually become reality.
Not only manned spaceflight, Chang’e lunar exploration, Tianwen fire exploration, Beidou navigation, etc. are all news of good news. China’s aerospace started late with a low starting point. Why is it developing fast and capable?
Upholding the party’s leadership is a “magic weapon.” Every breakthrough in key technology, the success of flight tests, and the completion of arduous tasks all condense the decision-making and care of the Party Central Committee, as well as the wisdom and strength of party organizations and party members, cadres and employees of the vast aerospace system. Behind the glorious achievements of China’s aerospace industry is the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee to take scientific and technological self-reliance as the support of the national development strategy and guide the direction of the aerospace industry.
On October 18, 2017, the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was grandly opened in Beijing. “Building a Powerful Aerospace Power” is written into the report of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and China’s aerospace industry is once again standing at a new historical starting point.
“The aerospace dream is an important part of the dream of a powerful country.” General Secretary Xi Jinping said, exploring the vast universe, developing aerospace industry, and building a space power is our unremitting pursuit of aerospace dream. The development of manned spaceflight and the construction of China’s own space station are the only way to realize the dream of spaceflight in the new era.
According to statistics, in the manned space project, there are hundreds of research institutes and units directly involved, as many as thousands of cooperating units, and hundreds of thousands of scientific research workers are involved. “The implementation of such an ambitious project as manned spaceflight is unthinkable without the centralized leadership of the Party Central Committee and great national collaboration.” said Zhou Jianping, chief designer of China’s manned spaceflight project.
Draw a blueprint to the end, and run one stick after another. At the manned space launch site more than 40 kilometers away from the Dongfanghong satellite launch tower, a new generation of astronauts is relaying a journey to the sky.
The conditions may not be so bitter, but the aerospace spirit is the same. Someone once asked Nie Haisheng, who has been flying twice and Jing Haipeng, who has realized his dream three times: “You have realized your long-cherished wish to fly, do you plan to take such a big risk in the future?”
As a representative of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Jing Haipeng gave this “answer” to Chinese and foreign reporters:
“I am very eager to go to space again, be a pioneer again, and win another battle, so that the vast space can once again witness the absolute loyalty and infinite loyalty of a space fighter to the party and the people!”
“Spaceflight is our business, but also our life. For the dream of flying to the sky, as long as the motherland needs it, we are ready to go to space at any time!”
On June 17, the Flying Heroes set off again. (Reported by our reporter Chai Yaxin from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center)
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