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Tiangong Crew Thrives: Growing Food and Skills in Space

3/16/2026

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Zhang Lu, mission commander, Wu Fei, astronaut, and Zhang Hongzhang have operated aboard the Tiangong space station for over four months and remain in good health.
They cultivated cherry tomatoes with an aeroponic system and plan to expand to wheat, carrots, and medicinal plants.
The crew completed maintenance tasks related to space materials science and the regenerative life support system.
They also underwent medical training for emergencies in microgravity.

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Zhang Lu, mission commander, Wu Fei, astronaut, and Zhang Hongzhang have operated aboard the Tiangong space station for over four months and remain in good health.
They cultivated cherry tomatoes with an aeroponic system and plan to expand to wheat, carrots, and medicinal plants.
The crew completed maintenance tasks related to space materials science and the regenerative life support system.
They also underwent medical training for emergencies in microgravity.