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technology24 days ago•12 min saved

A New Orbit: Replacing the ISS With Moon-Targeted Space Stations

As the International Space Station nears retirement around 2030, global space agencies and commercial players are pursuing a crowded array of successors: NASA/ESA/CSA/JAXA’s Lunar Gateway around the Moon, China’s planned Tiangong expansion, Russia’s shift to reusing ISS modules as the Russian Orbital Station, and India’s Bharatiya Antariksh Station, with timelines extending to 2035 and beyond. The ISS’s aging hardware and health concerns spur these plans, while a growing slate of science, exploration, and commercial missions edge orbital activity closer to the Moon and beyond. A Part II on commercial concepts is promised.

via Universe Today|

#iss #lunar-gateway #russian-orbital-station

science3 months ago•2 min saved

China Implements Defensive Measures and Achieves Milestones in Space Program

China's Tiangong space station has installed new debris protection panels after a close call with space debris stranded astronauts for nine days. The astronauts performed an eight-hour spacewalk to install the panels and inspect the station, following an emergency rescue mission that delivered a new return vehicle. This incident highlights the growing threat of space debris, which poses risks to manned missions and satellites worldwide, prompting advancements in protective materials and measures.

via Futurism|

#china #debris-protection #science

science5 months ago•1 min saved

Chinese astronauts stranded in space after debris hits capsule, raising rescue concerns

The three Chinese astronauts on the Shenzhou-20 mission are in good condition after their return was delayed due to space debris hitting their spacecraft; they are currently conducting tests and drills while their return date remains unspecified.

via AP News|

#astronauts #china #science

science5 months ago•1 min saved

Chinese Astronauts' Return Delayed by Space Debris Collision

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong station are stranded after a collision with space debris damaged their spacecraft, postponing their return mission while assessments are made; the incident underscores the growing dangers of space debris in orbit.

via extremetech.com|

#chinese-space-station #orbital-collision #science

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Chinese astronauts enjoy first-ever space barbecue with new orbital oven

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have successfully used a new oven to cook chicken wings, marking China's first space BBQ and demonstrating advanced microgravity cooking technology that provides comfort and psychological well-being for crew members.

via Space|

#chinese-astronauts #microgravity-oven #science

space5 months ago•3 min saved

China's Shenzhou-21 Mission Sends Young Astronauts and Mice to Tiangong Space Station

China's Shenzhou-21 spacecraft successfully docked with the Tiangong space station just 3.5 hours after launch, marking the seventh crewed mission to the station, which will conduct scientific experiments and prepare for future expansion and lunar missions.

via SpaceNews|

#china-space-mission #orbit-docking #shenzhou-21

space5 months ago•2 min saved

China launches Shenzhou 21 with crew and mice to Tiangong station

China launched its seventh crewed mission to the Tiangong space station with the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft, featuring the youngest Chinese astronaut, Wu Fei, and including experiments with small mammals, as part of its ongoing space station development and international competition in space exploration.

via Reuters|

#astronauts #china #shenzhou-21

space5 months ago•4 min saved

China launches Shenzhou 21 mission with crew and mice to space station

China launched the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft with a three-person crew and four mice to the Tiangong space station, aiming to conduct 27 scientific experiments, including studying the effects of microgravity on mice, marking China's ongoing efforts to expand its space program and international collaborations.

via CBS News|

#china #mice-in-space #shenzhou-21

space5 months ago•2 min saved

China prepares for Tiangong space station crew launch and future lunar missions

China launched the Shenzhou 21 crewed spacecraft to its Tiangong space station, carrying three astronauts including the youngest Chinese astronaut Wu Fei, who will make history as the youngest Chinese in space. The mission will last about six months, during which the crew will conduct scientific experiments, spacewalks, and public outreach activities. The launch was broadcast live and marks China's ongoing efforts to expand its presence in low Earth orbit.

via Space|

#astronauts #china #shenzhou-21

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Chinese Astronauts Enhance Tiangong with Debris Shielding During Spacewalks

Chinese astronauts installed additional debris shielding on the Tiangong space station during a six-hour spacewalk, enhancing its protection against space debris, as part of ongoing maintenance and safety upgrades during the Shenzhou 20 mission.

via Space|

#china-space-station #debris-shielding #science

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

China's Tiangong Space Station Achieves New Milestones with AI-Enhanced Spacewalks

China has introduced Wukong AI, an expert chatbot on its Tiangong space station, to enhance safety, navigation, and coordination, successfully supporting astronauts during a spacewalk.

via WIRED|

#ai-chatbot #china-space-station #space-safety

science7 months ago•2 min saved

China Enhances Tiangong Space Station's Defense and AI Capabilities

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station conducted a 6.5-hour spacewalk to enhance debris shielding and perform maintenance, marking their third extravehicular activity during a six-month mission focused on station upkeep and scientific experiments.

via Space|

#chinese-astronauts #debris-shield #science

space9 months ago•2 min saved

China's Tianzhou-9 Cargo Mission Prepares to Resupply Tiangong Space Station

China launched the Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft to its Tiangong space station, carrying supplies including food, fuel, scientific equipment, and upgraded spacesuits with longer operational life and additional spacewalks, as well as a core muscle training device to enhance astronaut fitness.

via Space|

#china #space #space-station

space9 months ago•2 min saved

ISS and China's Tiangong Space Station to Meet in the Sky This Week

The article compares the International Space Station and China's Tiangong Space Station, highlighting their features, purpose, and the impressive ability of Maxar Technologies' satellites to capture detailed images of these fast-moving structures from space.

via Space|

#iss #maxar-technologies #satellite-imagery

science9 months ago•7 min saved

How to View China's Tiangong and the ISS in the Predawn Sky This Week

This week, skywatchers across North America can see the International Space Station and China's Tiangong space station in the predawn sky, with opportunities to view both within minutes of each other and even simultaneously on July 5, due to their orbits and the season's lighting conditions.

via Space|

#iss #orbit #science