Physical Science Under Microgravity: Experiments on Board the SJ-10 Recoverable Satellite (Research for Development)

This book presents the physical science experiments in a space microgravity environment conducted on board the SJ-10 recoverable satellite, which was launched on April 6th, 2016 and recovered on April 18th, 2016. The experiments described were selected from ~100 proposals from various institutions in China and around the world, and have never previously been conducted in the respective fields. They involve fluid physics and materials science, and primarily investigate the kinetic properties of matter in a space microgravity environment. The book provides a comprehensive review of these experiments, as well as the mission’s execution, data collection, and scientific outcomes.

Wenrui HU: Researcher at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), a Chinese Academy of Sciences and International Academy of Astronautics academic, and Chief Scientist of SJ-10 satellite engineering. His main interests are fluid physics, space science and microgravity fluid physics.

 Qi KANG: Researcher at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), doctoral supervisor, Chief Designer of application systems, SJ-10 satellite engineering. His main interests are experimental mechanics, microgravity sciences and fluid physics.