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Astronaut sharing experience of 'isolation' in the universe
Scott Kelly spent nearly a year on a mission on the International Space Station. Speaking of social isolation, perhaps few possess the experience like this astronaut.
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The space station is the safest place to avoid Covid-19
As of March 20, more than 244,000 people worldwide have COVID-19. No country, no land is said to be absolutely safe from disease. All are at risk. Except for the Interna…
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This device can turn urine into usable water in space
In outer space, creating water is a huge technical challenge.
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Who is the female astronaut who set the longest working record in the universe?
Astronaut Christina Koch returns to Earth and fulfills the longest space mission in history ever accomplished by a woman.
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SpaceX tested the space shuttle Crew Dragon, which had eight engines
On January 18 (local time), SpaceX Group will launch a non-carrying shuttle Crew Dragon. If all goes well, business opportunities will open up for SpaceX.
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Astronaut like Christmas like?
4 astronauts sent Christmas greetings to everyone through a video.
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Boeing spacecraft returned to Earth after the incident
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed gently in the desert in New Mexico state early in the morning on December 22.
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Boeing launched the first spacecraft failed
Boeing launched the CST-100 Starliner on the International Space Station (ISS) but failed to achieve the required trajectory, according to Reuters.
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A mysterious object suddenly appears behind the astronaut on the ISS station
The bizarre object seems to change its course and is out of sight behind the astronaut of the European Space Agency, Samantha Cristoforetti.
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SpaceX spacecraft carrying fire and mice to the International Space Station
On December 4, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Dragon chamber filled with supplies and special testing equipment to the International Space Station (ISS).
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NASA takes 'robotic hotel' to the international space station
NASA has developed and sent to the ISS a robotic tool store (RiTS), considered a robot hotel, outside the ISS, to look for leaks in the orbital station cooling system.
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NASA wants to try to set a fire on the ISS space station: It sounds dangerous, but not for fun
This experiment is part of scientists' attempt to understand how fire works and propagates in microgravity.
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The process of building the International Space Station - The great cooperation of mankind!
Almost the size of a house with 6 bedrooms and weighing more than 320 cars, the International Space Station is so large that no rocket can put it into orbit.
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Life on the International Space Station will become very lonely
For the first time in a decade, the International Space Station (ISS) will have only three astronauts working there for six months.
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Spaceship brings toaster on ISS station
The Antares 230+ rocket takes the Cygnus NG-12 spacecraft off the launch pad at the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA), Virginia, on the morning of November 2.