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China sent a new group of astronauts to the Thien Cung space station
China will send a new crew to the Tiangong space station, the latest mission in the program to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030.
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Electrodynamic shield technology to deal with lunar dust
The research team at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (USA) is thinking of many creative methods to apply Electrodynamic Dust Shield (ESD) technology.
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The US reaffirmed its intention to send the first Japanese astronaut to the Moon
US President Joe Biden on April 10 once again affirmed his plan to send the first Japanese astronaut to the Moon within the framework of the Artemis lunar exploration pr…
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Why don't astronauts often talk about what they have seen in space?
Rather than being overwhelmed or excited, the emotion of astronauts in space is often fear.
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The Russian Soyuz spacecraft landed on Earth, the 33-year-old female astronaut made history
The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft carried Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara and Belarusian cosmonaut Marina Vasilevskaya.
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The tragic death of a Soviet astronaut falling from space
Vladimir Komarov was an exceptionally talented Soviet cosmonaut. But he is best remembered for his death, with the nickname 'the man who fell from space'.
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NASA chooses 3 companies to design lunar rovers for Artemis astronauts
Astronauts in the Artemis 5 Mission Program are expected to drive the Lunar Rover on the Moon for the first time in 2030.
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NASA took on the task of establishing standard time on the Moon
The head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has proposed to NASA a plan to establish Lunar Time Coordination (LTC) by the end of 2026.
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Why can astronauts 'fly' in space?
Humans sense position and movement on the ground based on the condition of Earth's gravity. In zero-gravity space, will that sensory nerve be altered, warping perception?
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The first Vietnamese woman will travel into space
Amanda Nguyen's trip to space is part of the Citizen Astronaut program of the non-profit organization Space For Humanity, according to information shared by this organiz…
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In 2026, astronauts will bring crops to the Moon
Research on plant growth is one of three experiments that Artemis 3 Program astronauts plan to deploy on the Moon.
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Why was Apollo's Moon landing doubted?
In the history of human space exploration, the Apollo program is certainly a glorious chapter.
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How do astronauts 'catch' Wifi networks on Mars?
Although we have not yet been able to set foot on Mars, our ambitions on this planet are undeniable.
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Revealing the real reason why people are fascinated by Mars!
Whether they are scientists, astronauts or ordinary people, they are all deeply attracted to the red planet.
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What do astronauts eat on multi-year missions?
Astronauts must use dry and pre-packaged food to maintain operations. These meals are carefully planned to provide nutrients.