The Tiangong Space Laboratory, also known as Heavenly Palace, is China's first space station module. It serves as an experimental platform for scientific research and technological development related to space exploration.
Imagine the Tiangong Space Laboratory as a floating laboratory in outer space. Just like how scientists conduct experiments in labs on Earth, astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Laboratory perform various experiments and research activities in microgravity conditions.
航天员 (hángtiānyuán): This term refers to astronauts or cosmonauts who are trained to travel and work in space.
空间站 (kōngjiānzhàn): This term refers to a space station, which is a large spacecraft that remains in low Earth orbit for an extended period of time and serves as a base for human activities in space.
太空探索 (tàikōng tànsuǒ): This term refers to space exploration, including the study of celestial bodies, manned missions, and the development of technologies for space travel.
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