One benefit is stress relief. Life in space can be very stressful, and reading stories can be a form of escapism. Another is mental stimulation. Stories can keep their minds active and engaged, which is important in the isolated environment of space. Also, it can enhance their creativity, which might be useful for problem - solving during their missions.
Well, it could be a way to relax. After a long day of scientific experiments and tasks in space, reading bedtime stories can help astronauts unwind. It also might be a form of entertainment in the rather isolated environment of space.
There are many inspiring stories of US astronauts. For example, Neil Armstrong's story of being the first man to step on the moon. His 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind' is iconic. His journey represented the peak of human exploration at that time and inspired generations to look up at the stars and dream of space travel.
The names of the astronauts of Divine Nine were Jing Haipeng, Liu Wang, and Liu Yang. The names of the Shenshi astronauts were Nie Haisheng, Zhang Xiaoguang, and Wang Yaping.
The Shenzhou 12 astronauts were Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming, and Tang Hongbo. On June 17,2021, they successfully flew into the sky on the Shenzhou 12 manned spacecraft, becoming the first batch of people to enter the China Space Station's Sky and Core module. In the space station, the astronauts carried out a series of operational tasks such as extraterrestrial maintenance, equipment replacement, and scientific application of payloads, setting a new record for the duration of a single flight for Chinese astronauts. They also carried out a spacewalk and completed the real construction task. The astronauts lived in space for nearly a month. They chased after food in space and carried out activities such as space fitness. The mission of the Shenzhou 12 astronauts was a complete success on September 17,2021. The return capsule successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site, and the astronauts safely and smoothly exited the capsule. This mission marked the beginning of the space station phase of China's manned spaceflight project.
The astronauts of Shenzhou 13 were composed of Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu. Zhai Zhigang was China's first extraterrestrial astronaut, Wang Yaping had carried out the Shenzhou-10 manned mission, and Ye Guangfu was the first to fly in space. Zhai Zhigang was the commander of this mission. In this mission, the astronauts would stay in orbit for six months, and Chinese female astronauts would also be stationed on the China Space Station for the first time. They had successfully completed many extraterrestrial activities and missions.
The crew of Shenzhou 17 consisted of three astronauts, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin. Tang Hongbo served as the commander. The crew consisted of one second-batch astronaut and two third-batch astronauts. They were the youngest astronauts on average since the start of the space station construction mission. Tang Hongbo was a first-class astronaut of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Astronauts Brigade. He was a senior colonel in the Army and had a master's degree. He was once the captain of a certain regiment of the Air Force and was awarded the title of Air Force First Class pilot. Tang Shengjie was born in 1989 and was the youngest in this round. Before he became an astronaut, he was an excellent Air Force pilot. His flight path spread all over the country and he was rated as a first-class pilot of the Air Force. Jiang Xinlin had little personal information, but he was also a member of the astronauts. The Shenzhou-17 astronauts had successfully completed many missions, including extraterrestrial maintenance missions and space science and technology experiments.
The Shenzhou 12 astronauts needed to go through a number of steps to return to Earth. From the separation of the spacecraft from the core module to the final return to the ground, the astronauts needed more than 20 hours. During this time, the astronauts had completed the space station's evacuation, orbit, and rendezvous tests, which meant that they had completed the first two steps of the return. The specific return steps included: separating the spacecraft from the core module, changing into the cabin pressure suit, conducting the flight around test and the radial-intersection test, entering the return orbit, entering the atmosphere, passing through the " black barrier " area, opening the guide parachute, the deceleration parachute, and the main parachute, and decelerating the descent with the parachute. During the return process, the astronauts had to withstand a huge overload and high temperature, but because of the use of special materials, the astronauts could not feel any obvious temperature changes in the cabin. Finally, the astronauts would land safely through the Dongfeng landing field. In general, the Shenzhou 12 astronauts needed to go through multiple steps to return to Earth. Each step was to ensure their safe return and smooth landing.
In 2024, the Shenzhou 17 astronauts were composed of Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin. They successfully completed the Shenzhou 17 manned flight mission, including extraterrestrial activities and extraterrestrial maintenance missions. On April 30, 2024, they returned to Earth safely and successfully landed at the Dongfeng Landing Field. The astronauts were in good health and the mission was a complete success. Tang Hongbo became China's longest-flying astronaut, with a total of 215 days in orbit. The return of the Shenzhou 17 astronauts marked the successful completion of their mission and their safe arrival in Beijing.