Shenzhou XIX crew set for second extravehicular activities

BEIJING -- The Shenzhou XIX crew members on board China's space station will conduct their second extravehicular activities (EVAs) within the next few days, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Sunday.

Since completing their first spacewalk on Dec 17, 2024, the crew has undertaken a series of tasks, including inspections and maintenance of the space station's equipment, system-wide pressure emergency drills and preparations for the second EVAs.

The CMSA noted that the crew has made steady progress in experiments in fields such as space material science, space life sciences, and aerospace medicine.

The agency confirmed that the three Shenzhou XIX crew members are in good health, and the space station is operating smoothly, providing optimal conditions for the upcoming EVAs.