Editor's note: From the launch of the Tianhe core module in 2021, to the "rendezvous in space" of the Shenzhou XVIII and Shenzhou XIX crew members in 2024, eight manned missions have been successfully completed during the key technology verification, in-orbit construction and application and development stages of China's space station. Behind the success of the Chinese space station lies the daily training undertaken by the astronauts.
Let's follow the lens of photographer Xu Bu and relive the remarkable moments from the daily training of astronaut crews.
Shenzhou XII crew members Nie (center), Liu Boming (right) and Yang Hongbo undertake extravehicular training on Sept 25, 2020. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Shenzhou XIII crew members conduct water exit training on Sept 11, 2020. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Shenzhou XIV crew members Chen Dong (center), Liu Yang (right) and Cai Xuzhe train in the test module at the China Astronaut Training Center on April 29, 2022. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Shenzhou XV crew members undergo training on lighting adjustment in the sleeping area on Sept 8, 2022. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Shenzhou XVI crew members Zhu Yangzhu (right) and Gui Haichao take part in an underwater training exercise on March 29, 2023. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Shenzhou XVII crew member Jiang Xinlin undergoes re-entry module training on Sept 27, 2023. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Shenzhou XVIII crew members Ye Guangfu (left) and Li Guangsu undergo exit procedure training on Jan 15, 2024. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Shenzhou XIX crew member Song Lingdong undergoes centrifuge overweight training on May 9, 2024. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Astronauts take part in an underwater training exercise on March 8, 2021. [Photo by Xu Bu/For chinadaily.com.cn]
