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The dog astronaut Laika and the one-way flight of no return'
From a stray dog, Laika was chosen to become the first living creature in the 'suicide' flight, orbiting the Earth aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957.
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China sends 3 astronauts to new space station
On June 5 (local time), China launched the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft, bringing 3 astronauts to the Tiangong space station to carry out a 6-month mission on this space stati…
Space science
Shenzhou 14 is about to carry astronauts to Thien Cung station
The 60m high spacecraft and rocket duo will bring 3 astronauts to the core module of the Chinese space station, preparing to docking with the new module.
Science story
Why can astronauts still make phone calls in the vacuum of space?
In a vacuum state, of course we wouldn't be able to breathe let alone hear and make phone calls. However, when in outer space, things will be different.
Science story
Astronaut couple in space: Did 'sex' happen? Scientists are also curious!
NASA has an unwritten rule that husbands and wives cannot be astronauts at the same time, this is to avoid astronauts being emotional during the mission, affecting space…
AI - Artificial intelligence
AI system checks astronaut's gloves for damage in real time
Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HSE) are working with NASA scientists to develop an AI system to test astronauts' gloves.
Science story
Why is it impossible for humans to hibernate during space travel?
Contrary to what is seen in the movies, this could be an obstacle forever beyond humanity's reach.
Space science
This is the test every NASA astronaut must pass
To become an astronaut is extremely not easy. Participants need to complete a complex test....
Space science
NASA develops backpack to help astronauts map the Moon
The KNaCK backpack uses lidar technology to help astronauts navigate the Moon, while creating detailed maps in real time.
Conquer Mars
Using astronaut urine and solar energy to create fuel on Mars
Engineers are working on a system that converts astronaut urine into fuel on Mars using solar energy.
Science story
Why does NASA allow male astronauts to stay in space longer than female astronauts?
Under limits set by NASA in 1989, the limit for an astronaut's career is based on the risk of dying from cancer in excess of a maximum of 3% over a lifetime.
Space science
Lettuce helps astronauts improve health during long-term mission to Mars
Lettuce grown on Mars helps protect astronauts against osteoporosis, reduces bone density, and fractures when performing long-term missions in space.
Science Events
Development of a multi-purpose truck carrying astronauts on the Moon
A California startup is developing a truck to carry people and goods across the rough terrain of the Moon.
Science Events
NASA astronaut sets record for longest stay in space
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei will spend 355 days on the ISS before returning to Earth on March 30.
Science story
Astronauts have diarrhea, flying stools in spacecraft and things NASA has never told
You may not know, astronauts' feces will be released into the atmosphere and they will burn like meteors.