The US media praised the astronauts, and the Chinese space station will usher in a longer life!In the vast universe, China's space station has been hit by several space junk hits. But fortunately, the astronauts of Shenzhou-17 completed the repair of the damaged part through a single out-of-cabin activity. This"Disposable"The mission not only demonstrated the superb skills of the astronauts, but also symbolized a solid step forward in China's aerospace industry.
The international community has praised this and highly affirmed the strength of China's aerospace. Amid the acclaim, however, reports mentioned a surprising detail: China plans to keep its space station up and running for at least 10 years and to host astronauts for a long stay. This statement has led many to wonder: Could it be that the lifespan of China's space station is only 10 years?
In fact, we need to look rationally at the service life of the Chinese space station. The ISS has been in operation for 25 years, and although the design and manufacturing technology of China's space station is not as mature as that of the ISS, it also uses many advanced technologies and materials to enhance its durability and stability. Therefore, the service life of China's space station is not only 10 years, but depends on a combination of factors.
The threat of space junk is one of the major challenges facing spacecraft. According to 2023 data, the amount of space debris tracked by humans is about 3460,000, but in fact there may be hundreds of millions of debris around the Earth that are indistinguishable to the naked eye. This space junk travels in orbit at extremely high speeds, and if it collides with a spacecraft, the consequences are unimaginable. Therefore, how to effectively deal with the threat of space junk and protect the safety of spacecraft is an urgent problem to be solved in the aerospace field.
Despite the enormous threat of space junk, the design and manufacturing teams of the Chinese space station employ a variety of protective measures to minimize the impact of space junk on the space station. These measures include covering the surface of the space station with a radiation-resistant coating and installing active and passive protection systems. These protective measures can effectively reduce the probability of impact and damage of space junk to the space station, thereby prolonging the service life of the space station.
In addition to the threat of space junk, China's space station faces other factors. For example, the structure and materials of a space station can be degraded or damaged by the space environment such as solar radiation and energetic particles. In addition, the maintenance and repair work of the space station is also one of the important factors affecting its service life. In order to ensure that the space station can operate stably for a long time in extreme environments, China's space authorities regularly carry out meticulous inspections and maintenance work.
To sum up, the longevity of China's space station depends on the influence of a variety of factors. While the threat of space junk and other environmental factors may cause some damage to the space station, with effective protective measures and maintenance work in place, the Chinese space station is expected to remain up and running for a longer period of time. With the continuous advancement of technology and the accumulation of experience, China's space authorities will continue to strive to improve the reliability and durability of the space station, laying a more solid foundation for future space exploration.
In the vastness of the universe, space debris travels at an astonishing speed. These fragments, like deadly bullets, can have unimaginable consequences if they collide with a spacecraft. However, humanity is also facing such challenges in the pursuit of space exploration.
The solar wings of China's space station, like giant wings, wave in space. However, these wings are threatened by space junk. Although Chinese engineers have loaded the space station with protective coatings and active protection systems, the debris remains a concern.
This time, however, Lady Luck seems to be on China's side. The collision of space junk with the Chinese space station did not have much impact, thanks to the thoughtful design and the resilience of the space station's structure. However, in order to ensure the long-term and stable operation of the space station, maintenance and inspection are indispensable.
The astronauts Tang Hongbo and Tang Shengjie of China's Shenzhou-17 have a major mission, and they have carried out as long as 7After 5 hours of out-of-cabin activities, the maintenance task was successfully completed. This is a historic feat and marks a new milestone in the construction of China's space station.
Foreign media have spoken highly of it, praising the outstanding performance of Chinese astronauts. They applauded the giant leap taken by China's space station and marveled at the space show stunts of Shenzhou-17.
However, the claim that the Chinese space station will only last for 10 years has raised concerns. In fact, this is a misleading statement. Space stations do not have a fixed lifespan, and the length of time it will operate depends on a number of factors, including wear and tear and maintenance.
The design life of China's space station is 10 years, but this is not the end of its operation. Through scientific maintenance and upkeep, as well as well-designed long-life and reliability design, the operation time of China's space station can far exceed 10 years. In fact, China has planned to upgrade the space station from 3 to 6 cabins, and build a "space home port" through expansion and upgrading, which will further improve the service life and operational stability of the space station.
China's aerospace engineers have developed long-term plans for the stable operation of the space station. In the future, with the advancement of technology and the in-depth understanding of the space station system, it is possible for our country to achieve a longer operating time, even exceeding the service life of the International Space Station.
In general, the future of the Chinese space station is full of hope and infinite possibilities. Through continuous efforts and innovation, humanity will write a new chapter in space exploration together.