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The most 'astronaut' astronaut in the world: Abandoned in outer space for 311 days!
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Articles about Mir
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7 most impressive deep holes in the world
Whether of natural or artificial origin, many unique craters impress by depths of up to hundreds of meters and their diameter in kilometers.
Discover science
Discover the world's second largest giant diamond mine
In the years when the Soviet Union was prospering, it was conducting diamond mining, Mir, creating a huge excavation pit hundreds of hectares.
Oceanography
For the first time in the world Russia explored the Arctic seabed
The Arctic seabed including the Arctic continental shelf is calculated to have a reserve of about 10 billion tons of oil. For the first time in the world, Russia will co…
Oceanography
Russian submarines hit the Arctic bottom
A Russian mini submarine today touches the seabed at the northernmost point of the earth, to assert Moscow's sovereignty over this oil and gas-rich region.
Oceanography
New details about the Arctic seabed expedition
The event of the Russian Mir deep-sea diving vessel at the bottom of the Arctic Sea at more than 4,200 meters of water on August 2 is a hotly debated topic in the world…
Archeology
Genetic secrets make other monkeys
When the entire human genome was sequenced for the first time 13 years ago, scientists were stunned to discover that our DNA was so different from its relatives - monkey…
Space science
China plans to launch Tiangong Space Station similar to ISS by 2020
Larger than the space station Mir Russia 140 tons, Thien Cung will include a core module and two lab cabins, large enough to accommodate 3 to 6 astronauts.
Space science
Why are astronauts banned from drinking in outer space?
Traveling to places thousands of miles from Earth, immersing yourself in the dark space of the universe, will there ever be astronauts rewarding themselves with a cockta…
History
June 25: Dark day of aerospace
June 25 is considered a dark day of aerospace with a series of accidents.
Environment
The green areas of Hanoi viewed from above
The capital still retains the green in Kim Ma and Thanh Nien area ... amidst the tornado of building houses.
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Huge diamond mines can create tornadoes that suck down helicopters
The world's most expensive Mir diamond mine in eastern Siberia can create a vortex strong enough to suck helicopters flying across the depths.
Science Events
Russians conquer the deepest lake in the world
Interfax news agency reported on July 29, two small Russian submersibles touched the bottom of Lake Baikal, setting a world record for diving into this deepest freshwate…