我們與太空有個約會

Historic triumph: Chinese astronauts enter space lab Tiangong-1

歷史性勝利：中國宇航員成功進(jìn)入太空站天宮1號

China has successfully carried out its first manned space docking. Shenzhou-9 spacecraft automatically connected with the space lab module, the Tiangong-1. The crew are now in the lab where they will spend the remainder of their mission. Their stay will last 14 days, during which they will collect data and carry out experiments on life in space.

中國已經(jīng)成功進(jìn)行首次載人航天飛船對接。神州9號載人飛船自動與空間實驗飛行器天宮1號對接。宇航員現(xiàn)在正處于空間實驗室中，他們將在那里完成接下來的任務(wù)。在這次為期14天的航天飛行中，他們將對太空生命進(jìn)行數(shù)據(jù)收集和實驗操作。

Shenzhou-9 approaches Tiangong-1. The spacecraft moves at a snail’s pace - only 0.2 meters per second as it makes its way toward the orbiting lab. This all takes place under automatic control.

神9接近天宮1號。飛船向在軌運行實驗室靠近時以每秒0.2米的速度緩慢移動。所有運動均通過自動控制來完成。

TV grab taken on June 18, 2012 shows Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng, Liu Wang and Liu Yangat the orbiting Tiangong-1 lab module. (Xinhua)2012年6月18日拍攝的電視截圖向人們展示了位于在軌運行太空實驗室天宮1號中的中國宇航員景海鵬、劉旺和劉洋。

This is a feat China has already pulled off once before, but it is the first time for their craft to be carrying astronauts with it. That makes for a tense moment.

成功發(fā)射載人航天飛船已不是中國第一次實現(xiàn)的壯舉，但這是中國首次完成載人飛船交會對接。

But eventually the time comes and the craft latches-on to the waiting Tiangong-1. It uses a hook to grab hold of the waiting lab.

最終，飛船與天宮一號成功對接的那一刻到來了。飛船上的鉤環(huán)與天宮一號緊密旋接合為一體。

At that comes a moment of elation for the ground crew. They have been working on the project for decades, so this marks the beginning of the end of a very long wait.

所有地面工作人員在那一刻歡呼雀躍。他們?yōu)檫@個項目花費了10余年的心血，因此，這一刻的到來為他們長久的等待畫上了圓滿的句點。

Photo taken on June 18, 2012 shows the screen at the Beijing Aerospace Control Centershowing Jing Haipeng, commander of China's first manned space docking mission onboard theShenzhou-9 spacecraft, at the orbiting Tiangong-1 lab module. (Xinhua/Wang Yongzhuo)2012年6月18日拍攝的電視畫面展示了神9中國首次載人飛船對接任務(wù)小組組長景海鵬在在軌運行太空實驗室天宮號中的場景。

But this is just one breakthrough that paves the way for further work. The space men and women must now transition to life inside Tiangong-1. The first step is to make sure its all clear to head inside.

但是，這只是為下一步工作鋪平道路。我們的航天員現(xiàn)在必須在天宮1號中生活一段時間。第一步就是要確保具備一切進(jìn)入的條件。

The lab has been in orbit for over 250 days, so astronauts have to make sure the environment inside the capsule is safe before they open the hatch. Their first move is to raise the pressure in the docking track connecting the orbital module to Shenzhou-9. The passage will need to be filled with air before the astronauts can make their way across.

太空實驗室在軌運行已經(jīng)超過25天，所以宇航員必須要確保在開倉前，太空艙內(nèi)環(huán)境安全。第一步是要對連接神9和天宮1號的對接軌道進(jìn)行加壓。在宇航員穿過前，通道將需要填充滿空氣。

The process takes hours, but it’s all part of a buildup to an exciting entry.

這個過程持續(xù)了幾個小時，但這一切都是為激動人心的進(jìn)入時刻所作的準(zhǔn)備工作。

The two male astronauts Jing Haipeng and Liu Wang enter the space lab first, while the lady, Liu Yang has to remain in the re-entry module, until the communication system between Tiangong-1 and the ground control center is confirmed.

兩位男性宇航員景海鵬和劉旺首先進(jìn)入太空實驗室，而我們的女性宇航員劉洋不得不待在返回艙中，直到天宮1號和地面控制中心的通訊系統(tǒng)確定。

Finally everyone is inside, and judging from their reactions, it seems they like their new home.

最終，所有宇航員都進(jìn)入天宮1號，從他們的反應(yīng)來看，他們似乎還比較喜歡他們的新家。