Shenzhou-23 Crew Marks Two Months in Orbit, Advancing Platform Maintenance and Scientific Experiments
Summary: On July 26, 2026, the Shenzhou-23 crew of Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Li Jiaying marked two months in orbit, with all scientific experiments on the space station progressing smoothly while the crew simultaneously conducted platform maintenance and health management.
According to a report from Science and Technology Daily on July 26, 2026, the Shenzhou-23 astronaut crew has completed two months of work and life in orbit. Since entering the China Space Station on May 26, 2026, the three astronauts—Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Li Jiaying—have been in good condition, with all tasks proceeding steadily as planned.
A core part of the crew's mission during their stay has been the maintenance of the space station platform. They have conducted regular inspections and maintenance of equipment across the station's modules to ensure the stable operation of the complex. Simultaneously, the crew has carried out tasks such as material management, environmental monitoring, and control, creating favorable conditions for their long-duration orbital stay.
Scientific experimentation is another major focus of this mission. Reports indicate that multiple space science experiment projects deployed within the station are progressing smoothly, covering cutting-edge fields such as space life sciences, microgravity physics, and space materials science. The astronauts, serving as crucial experiment operators, have performed a series of tasks including sample cultivation, data recording, and equipment calibration, yielding valuable scientific data.
Furthermore, the crew's own health management has been proceeding in parallel. The astronauts adhere to daily physical exercise and undergo regular medical examinations and assessments to counteract the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the body and maintain good physical and mental condition. Currently, the overall health of the crew is reported to be excellent, and they are meeting subsequent tasks with full vigor.