China's Astronauts Set Spacewalk World Record

Two Chinese astronauts, Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong, have completed a record-breaking spacewalk of over nine hours outside the Tiangong space station, surpassing the previous record held by NASA astronauts. This achievement highlights China's rapid advancements in its space program.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 22-12-2024 18:26 IST | Created: 22-12-2024 18:26 IST
China's Astronauts Set Spacewalk World Record
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In a groundbreaking achievement, two Chinese astronauts have set a new world record for the longest spacewalk. Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong spent over nine hours outside the Tiangong space station.

Their feat surpasses the previous record held by NASA astronauts James Voss and Susan Helms since 2001.

This milestone marks significant progress in China's ambitious space program, showcasing its expanding capabilities in space exploration.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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