China planning human research program at space station
China is launching a human research program at its space station to study the effects of long-term spaceflight on the human body. The program aims to create a space human atlas and establish a research database to benefit both astronauts and the public on Earth.
China's space agency is starting a human research program on April 1. The program will study the effects of microgravity on bones and muscles, and the impacts of long-term spaceflight on the heart and blood vessels. The research will take place on the Chinese space station Tiangong. Since June 2023, 387 projects have been submitted, with 53 conducted on the national space lab. China is targeting a crewed lunar landing by 2030. The Tiangong space station will receive two crews this year, with one taikonaut staying for over a year. The research will help ensure the well-being of astronauts on long-term missions. It has also advanced public health on Earth, with achievements in space organ chip research and artificial blood vessel tissue chip research. These studies have provided support for research into heart health, muscular system, and human aging.
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