Crew members of Shenzhou XV mission in the Tiangong space station answer questions raised by Iranian youngsters, during an online video chat event in Tehran, Iran, on April 20, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - The Shenzhou XV astronauts on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station held an online video chat Thursday with youths in China, India, and other member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Young people from different countries raised questions for the Shenzhou XV crew on various topics, including diet, leisure activities, and how to overcome weightlessness on the space station.

Shenzhou XIV crewmate Cai Xuzhe (right) answers questions raised by youngsters at "SCO Students' Talk with Taikonauts" in Beijing on April 20, 2023. The event is also held online in India and other member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Russian youngsters attend "SCO Students' Talk with Taikonauts" via video link in Russia, on April 20, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

A boy asks questions at "SCO Students' Talk with Taikonauts" in Beijing on April 20, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Shenzhou XIV crewmate Cai Xuzhe also attended the event at the main venue in Beijing and shared stories about China's space exploration.

The astronauts encouraged the young who are interested in the space endeavor to master a comprehensive rich knowledge and skills.

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"I hope that this event will 'sow the seeds of love for space'," said Cai.