The Shenzhou 18 mission has been completed, and the entire region's joint training launch site has been prepared to cope with sandstorm weather

On the 23rd, the Shenzhou 18 manned flight mission conducted its final regional joint training and a comprehensive system air tightness inspection. At present, rockets and spacecraft have completed power performance tests, and astronauts and various systems at the launch site have conducted full process launch exercises, all in good condition. According to Zhao Bingkun from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, certain adjustments have been made to the testing launch process for this mission. Starting from the Shenzhou-18 mission, the rocket system carried out testing and launch preparation work according to the optimization plan of the standby arrow testing process, which shortened the launch cycle and improved work efficiency. Through conducting comprehensive system launch drills and regional joint exercises, various systems participated in joint debugging and testing, comprehensively simulating various technical states and work processes during launch preparation, launch, and flight, and verifying the software technology status. At present, the testing equipment is in stable condition and personnel are ready, waiting for the launch of the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft. The manned mission of Shenzhou-18 is the first launch mission conducted in April since the construction of the space station. This month is also the month with the highest number of strong wind and sand storms in the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center throughout the year. The strong wind and sand storms will have adverse effects on the outdoor equipment such as the launch site's air conditioning system, non-standard tower support equipment, and power supply and distribution, and also pose certain challenges to ground support work. "We are paying attention to the changes in ground winds, dust, and high-altitude wind speeds caused by frequent activities of cold air every day." Ren Fengjie from the Meteorological Office of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center introduced that in order to avoid adverse effects of sandstorms on launches, the central meteorological department began task meteorological preparation work a month ago, completed the status inspection of key equipment, and added automatic meteorological stations in the surrounding key areas. A key thematic analysis of historical strong winds and dust weather was carried out based on the climate characteristics of April to improve the prediction understanding of complex weather processes. In addition, meteorological observers at the launch site analyzed and organized multiple emergency response and disposal plans by comparing the wind speed data of the launch site in April over the past decade. "We will use reliable equipment to closely monitor the evolution of surrounding meteorological data and provide timely and reliable launch site meteorological monitoring data for the task command center," said Li Zonggang, the emergency response person in charge of launch site meteorological equipment. At the same time, the launch site staff also carried out various preparations for wind and sand prevention. Platform commander Liu Yang led the personnel to use windproof cloth, sealing strips, etc. to carry out wind and sand prevention work in the tower sealing area, providing a good environment for product testing in the launch area to ensure the successful launch mission. After the Shenzhou-18 ship rocket combination arrived at the launch area, it has completed the functional and matching checks of the spacecraft and rocket, organized a full system launch drill, and will proceed with rocket propellant filling and launch according to the procedure. To ensure the safety of astronauts, the astronaut rescue team conducted a one-to-one process drill in conjunction with the mission. "While enhancing the emergency response capability and rescue level of space rescue team members, the scientific and rational nature of emergency plans has been verified, ensuring the absolute safety of astronauts," said Gao Fei, a member of the space rescue team. (Lai Xin She)

Co hosting the 15th National Games by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao can promote exchanges and exchanges in the Greater Bay Area

"Whether it's venues, transportation, hotels and other service facilities, Guangzhou can provide complete facilities to support international events. I believe Guangzhou has the ability and confidence to host any international large-scale event." Recently, Hussein Al Muslam, Director General of the Asian Olympic Council and President of the World Swimming Federation, visited Guangzhou and gave an interview to a reporter from the New Express. In the interview, he gave high praise to the preparation work for the Guangzhou 15th National Games and Paralympics, and reviewed the story of his connection with Guangzhou. He said that the 15th National Games jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao goes beyond the events themselves, can promote exchanges and exchanges of people and logistics between the Greater Bay Area, and promote the development of the tourism industry in the three regions. "I believe that after the successful hosting of the National Games, we can feel this more intuitively.". "Guangzhou holds a special position in my heart," said Hussein al Muslam, who has extensive experience in sports management. Prior to serving as the President of the FINA, he held various leadership positions, including the Director General of the Asian Olympic Council. His professional knowledge and dedication to sports development have earned him respect and recognition in the international sports community. During the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, Muslam played a role in promoting Guangzhou's green economy and low-carbon development. He praised Guangzhou's attention to sustainability and environmental protection, stating that this is part of the competition's goals. Muslam recalled to the New Express reporter that he first came to Guangzhou in 1989. During the process of applying for the Asian Games in Guangzhou, he served as a member of the inspection team and visited Guangzhou three times in 2002, 2003, and 2004 for three consecutive years. "After 2009, I came to Guangzhou several times and stayed there for a long time." Muslam said that many milestones in his career were achieved in Guangzhou. "Guangzhou has always held a special position in my mind." Visiting Guangzhou again, he said he deeply felt the city's renewed appearance, significant improvement in urban quality, and achievements in high-quality development. In Muslam's view, the hosting of the Guangzhou Asian Games is of great significance, as it has promoted the economic and social development of Guangzhou and brought about various changes to the city, especially in improving its infrastructure. The 15th National Games next year will be held in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, and Guangzhou will host the opening ceremony and a considerable number of competition events. When it comes to the significance of the event, Muslam expressed his views from two different perspectives. "From my perspective as the Director General of the Asian Olympic Council, the newly built or renovated sports venues and facilities during the Guangzhou Asian Games are a rich and long-term sports heritage that is still fully utilized. After hosting one event, the next event can continue to be used, which is one of the significance of hosting large-scale events." Another perspective is that as the President of the World Swimming Federation, Muslam said, "Guangzhou has advantages in water sports. Many world diving champions and synchronized swimming world champions come from Guangzhou." In his view, whether it is hardware facilities such as venues, transportation, or service facilities such as hotels, Guangzhou is very complete and has a profound sports culture. "

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