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3D printed bunker protects astronauts on the Moon
AI company SpaceFactory designed a 3D-printed bunker on the Moon that could protect astronauts from radiation, meteors and earthquakes.
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The Mystery of the Palermo Stone: Evidence of Ancient Astronauts in Egypt?
The Palermo Stone is one of the seven surviving fragments of a Royal Chronicle stela of the Old Kingdom period in ancient Egyptian history.
Space science
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Space science
Astronauts make cakes from chili successfully grown on the international space station
The US space agency announced that they have successfully grown plants in space and astronauts have used the first chili peppers as a filling.
Space science
Details of the special astronaut's outfit to the ISS station
On May 31, the Crew Dragon aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket approached the International Space Station, marking the first time a private ship successfully brought a man t…
Space science
Strange exercise equipment of astronauts in space
Living in a gravity-free environment, astronauts face the risk of osteoporosis, muscle loss and damage to the blood circulation.
Space science
What does SpaceX use to send astronauts to the space station?
It is not the newer chips or a polished operating system, the old CPUs and the new Linux operating system are the factors that bring astronauts to outer space.