Life and Work in the Space Capsule

1. Challenges and Responses of Daily Life in Microgravity Environment

Microgravity is one of the main environmental features inside the space capsule, bringing many challenges to astronauts' daily lives. In a microgravity environment, the human body's bones and muscles gradually atrophy due to the lack of gravitational load. To address this issue, the space capsule is equipped with specialized fitness equipment, such as treadmills and resistance trainers. Astronauts need to exercise regularly to simulate the gravitational load on Earth, stimulating the growth and maintenance of bones and muscles.

Microgravity also affects the human cardiovascular system. As blood no longer flows naturally downward due to gravity, astronauts' hearts need to adapt to a new blood circulation pattern, which may lead to changes in blood pressure and heart function decline. The life support system in the space capsule monitors astronauts' cardiovascular indicators, such as blood pressure and heart rate, and adjusts environmental parameters and provides corresponding medical support in a timely manner to help astronauts adapt to cardiovascular changes in a microgravity environment.

In addition, microgravity brings many inconveniences to astronauts' daily lives. For example, in the absence of gravity, objects tend to float, requiring astronauts to use special equipment and techniques for eating, sleeping, and personal hygiene. The utensils in the space capsule are usually designed with special fixing devices to prevent food and utensils from floating; sleeping pods use restraint straps to secure astronauts in their sleeping bags to avoid floating during sleep; personal hygiene facilities use special water flow control and collection systems to ensure that water does not splash everywhere.

2. Scientific Research and Technology Experiment Tasks

The space capsule serves as a scientific research platform in space, providing unique conditions for humanity to explore the mysteries of the universe. Inside the space capsule, astronauts conduct a series of scientific experiments and technology tests that cannot or are difficult to perform on Earth, covering multiple disciplines and providing a new perspective for humanity to understand the universe and itself.

In the field of physics research, the microgravity environment offers a unique opportunity to study the physical properties and processes of materials. For example, studying the behavior of liquids in microgravity can help scientists better understand fluid dynamics principles and develop new fluid control technologies; researching the crystallization process of materials in microgravity can produce crystal materials with special properties, such as high-quality semiconductor crystals and superconducting materials.

In the field of biological research, experiments in the space capsule help reveal the adaptability and evolutionary patterns of life in the cosmic environment. During their time in space, astronauts' physiological changes become important research subjects, such as decreased bone density, muscle atrophy, and changes in immune system function. These research results are significant for developing methods to prevent and treat space-related diseases. At the same time, plant growth experiments are also conducted in the space capsule to study the growth and development processes of plants under the influence of microgravity and cosmic radiation, exploring the possibility of establishing a self-sufficient life support system in space.

In the field of astronomy research, the location of the space capsule allows it to avoid interference from the Earth's atmosphere and directly observe cosmic celestial bodies. The astronomical telescopes and detectors mounted on the space capsule can observe more distant and fainter celestial signals, obtaining clearer and more precise astronomical data. For example, studying phenomena such as galaxy evolution, star formation, and black holes helps reveal the origins and evolutionary patterns of the universe. Additionally, the space capsule can serve as a platform for deploying deep space exploration missions, such as research on other planets, moons, and asteroids within the solar system, further expanding humanity's understanding of the solar system.