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science7 hours ago•3 min saved

China Probes Early Human Development in Space With Synthetic Embryos

China has sent synthetic human embryos to the Tiangong space station to study how microgravity affects early development. The two sample groups—one cultured on uterine cells simulating implantation and another on a microfluidic chip modeling early tissue formation—will run for five days before being frozen for Earth-based analysis; the samples cannot develop into a fetus. Results will be compared with a planet-based control to gauge space effects on development, building on prior animal studies and addressing questions about human reproduction in space.

via Futurism|

#biology #china-space-program #embryo-research

space25 days ago•10 min saved

China unveils 198-ton Tiangong expansion to six modules as ISS era ends

China plans a six‑module expansion of its Tiangong space station, boosting total mass to about 198 tons with a multifunctional extension to the Tianhe core, docking interfaces and upgraded propulsion/robotics. The move would widen international participation (Pakistan, Hong Kong, Macau) and position Tiangong as a global orbital laboratory as the ISS retires around 2030.

via Interesting Engineering|

#china-space-program #iss-retirement #low-earth-orbit

science2 months ago•34 min saved

Crack in Orbit: Chinese Taikonauts Survive Space Debris Hit

An anomaly on China’s Shenzhou 20 mission left three taikonauts temporarily stranded in space after a tiny piece of space debris cracked the viewport. After inspection, ground crews ferried them back to Earth using the Shenzhou 21 capsule that had been sent to retrieve the relief crew, leaving Shenzhou 20 docked. The empty Shenzhou 20 was later brought back to Earth as the Shenzhou 21 crew returned in another capsule. The crew landed in Inner Mongolia on Jan. 19, 2026. The incident highlights the dangers of orbital debris and showcases China’s space program’s safety and resilience.

via Yahoo|

#china-space-program #science #shenzhou-20

science8 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Faces Pressure to Prioritize Speed Over Safety in Lunar Race

NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy suggests compromising astronaut safety to accelerate the US lunar program and beat China, amid concerns over China's advancements and budget cuts threatening US space leadership.

via Futurism|

#china-space-program #moon-race #nasa

science-and-technology11 months ago•4 min saved

China Achieves Major Milestones in Spacecraft Tests and Moon Mission Preparations

China successfully conducted its first crew capsule escape test in 27 years with the Mengzhou spacecraft, marking a major milestone in its space program and advancing its goal of a crewed lunar landing before 2030, while highlighting its growing capabilities and global influence in space exploration.

via Rude Baguette|

#china-space-program #crew-capsule-escape-test #lunar-exploration