[1][4] On 25 July 2022 at 02:03 UTC, the crew of Shenzhou 14 opened the hatch and entered the module for the first time.

Experiments can also be placed on the outside of the modules, for exposure to the space environment, cosmic rays, vacuum, and solar winds.

A dual-arm connector is installed on the Chinarm, providing it the capability to link with the 5-meter robotic arm, extending its reach and weight-carrying limits.

Resupply ships will replenish fuel for LCM 1 for station-keeping, to counter the effects of atmospheric drag.

[15] The Shenzhou 14 mission to the space station assisted with setting up the Wentian module in orbit.

On 1 September 2022 (10:26 UTC) Chen Dong and Liu Yang conducted the first spacewalk from the Wentian airlock.