With the continuous advancement of my country's aerospace technology, people's dream of living in space for a long time is no longer just a dream, and astronauts are no longer a job only for men. Since 2012, Liu Yang has been China's first female astronaut, following the launch o

With the continuous advancement of my country's aerospace technology, people's dream of living in space for a long time is no longer just a dream, and astronauts are no longer a job only for men. Since 2012, Liu Yang has followed the launch of Shenzhou 9 as China's first female astronaut. Liu Yang is also on a six-month space journey with Shenzhou 14 this year. However, some people may wonder if Liu Yang is a woman after all. Will there be any problems if she lives in a closed room with other men for six months? How do female astronauts protect their privacy in space?

Half-Year Space Journey

At 10:44 on June 5 this year, the Long March 2 F-14 carrier rocket ignited at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. After about 577 seconds, it successfully separated from the rocket and entered the predetermined orbit. The performance was stable and the launch was smooth. At 17:42 on June 5, 2022, Beijing time, the radiation port in the sky area was successfully connected to the center of the earth. The whole process took more than 7 hours. At 7:33 on November 30, 2022, Beijing time, Shenzhou 14 will usher in the "space meeting" of three astronauts on the Chinese space station . At 20:09 on December 4, 2022, the return capsule of the Shenzhou 14 manned spacecraft landed successfully at the Dongfeng Base. Shenzhou XIV successfully completed its mission and returned, and the whole country celebrated. How does

protect privacy?

In fact, in our space station , a large number of monitors are installed in each cabin. These monitors are not used to monitor astronauts, but to protect them. Since the space station has a large number of equipment that needs to be monitored, the three astronauts cannot observe around the clock, so the ground staff can always keep an eye on these equipment through the monitors. If there is any problem, they must notify the astronauts as soon as possible.

In this way, the actions of all astronauts are no longer a secret. At this time, women will be inconvenient when they need to protect their privacy. Therefore, when establishing the space station , each astronaut will have an independent space without any monitoring, without any complicated instruments, only a simple bed, and does not need to be monitored at any time. Therefore, if they need to protect their privacy, they can return directly to their rooms.

What should I do when I go to the toilet?

In the American TV series "The Big Bang Theory ", there is an episode about engineers trying to repair a broken toilet in space. It can be seen from this that using the toilet in outer space is not an easy task. Without gravity, all matter would float around in space, and without any interference, astronaut feces would do the same. Therefore, scientists must design a defecation system that is compatible with ergonomics to meet the physiological needs of astronauts.

However, the reproductive organs of men and women are too different, so it is naturally impossible to share a bathroom. Therefore, the designers of the space station specially built a bathroom for the female astronaut. In addition to having a separate compartment, it can also adapt well to the body structure of women, so that they will not worry about this matter.

During the execution of the task, they will also wear a special set of diapers, which have strong water absorption capacity and can hold a full two liters of urine. Therefore, in space, female astronauts no longer have to worry about their toilet problems. They can freely use their own bathroom or choose to use diapers.

What should female astronauts do during their menstrual period?

Everyone knows that women will have aunts, including astronauts. This time, the flight time of Shenzhou 14 is six months. How should female astronauts deal with this problem? This is indeed a very difficult problem, because in space, the circulation device cannot use blood, so female astronauts cannot go to the toilet during their menstrual period. After all, the circulation equipment in the space station are all connected, and any problem in any link will affect the water quality of the entire space station.

Therefore, during those few days of each month, female astronauts can only use sanitary napkins and diapers together, which is indeed a great sacrifice. However, this is also a helpless move. After all, the space station is not a resort. The astronauts are burdened with extremely important tasks. Faced with such an inconvenient situation, they can only grit their teeth and persevere.

In space, personal hygiene is also a big problem. Although the space station is spotless, the human body secretes a lot of sweat and oil. If these dirt are not cleaned in time, it can easily cause physical discomfort. Therefore, even in space, you must clean it regularly. Male astronauts usually return to their rooms while female astronauts shower as a sign of respect. When male astronauts take a shower, women do the same, working together to overcome the inconvenience caused by gender differences.

Is living in space for a long time stressful?

But more people are worried that living in a closed environment for a long time will cause mental problems and even conflicts in astronauts. Some people have even questioned whether the six-month space flight plan is scientific. However, this worry is simply unnecessary. Under strict screening conditions, their mental and physical strength are much stronger than ordinary people. The selection criteria for female astronauts are even more stringent. In addition to academic qualifications, female astronauts also have a lot of flight experience. Female astronauts need to be married and have children before entering space.

Therefore, ordinary people like us don’t have to worry about conflicts over personal issues in space, nor do we have to worry about any mental problems they may have. They are all determined soldiers, the best geniuses among the billions of people in the country, and the environment of the space station is nothing to them.

For astronauts, it is an honor to be able to perform their mission in space, and our space station will do its best to protect them. The country has made great efforts to protect the privacy of astronauts. Under this working method, my country's aerospace industry will surely move toward better development. "The last ten years should be said to be a connecting decade for China's aerospace industry." Yang Yuguang, vice chairman of the International Astronautical Federation's Space Transportation Committee, said that ten years ago, compared with other aerospace powers in the world, China's aerospace industry was "following" in most fields. With the continuous development of aerospace technology, China's aerospace industry is now at the stage of "running parallel" or even "leading" in some fields.