The three Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, have been in good physical condition after completing their first extravehicular activity on July 4, according to the China Manned Space Agency. #SpaceLog #SpaceChina Read more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-19/Space-log-Taikonauts-in-good-health-after-first-spacewalk-1207mSuu3kI/index.html | CGTN

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The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on January 19, bringing back a valuable retired extravehicular spacesuit as part of its return cargo. Extravehicular spacesuit B is the first of its kind on China's space station and holds the distinction of supporting 20 extravehicular activities (EVAs) within four years, exceeding its design goal. The Shenzhou-21 crew – Zhang Lu, W

February 7, 1984 marked one of the most daring moments in space exploration. During Space Shuttle Challenger’s mission, astronaut Bruce McCandless II became the first human to perform an untethered spacewalk, floating freely in space without any safety line. Using the nitrogen-powered Manned Maneuvering Unit, he maneuvered himself nearly 320 feet away from the shuttle, orbiting about 170 miles above Earth at a speed of 17,500 miles per hour, experiencing complete freedom in the vacuum of space.