"Chinese Astronauts Prepare for Next Space Missions, Including Bone Cell Experiment"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Space.com
China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft delivered human bone cells to the Tiangong space station for research into bone mineral density, with over 60 experiments on board. The cells will be closely monitored for growth and data transmitted back to Earth for analysis, potentially leading to better ways to tackle bone loss problems in space and on Earth. This research, conducted cooperatively with scientists from other countries, aims to develop relevant medicines that could benefit both astronauts and the elderly. With the Tiangong space station in its operational phase, China's science community now has more opportunities to carry out scientific experiments in space.