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Scientists aim to encourage monkeys to mate in space to improve our understanding of an organism’s adaptation to microgravity and other environmental changes. Source link

Sprouts on the Tiangong’s lab module could provide ‘theoretical guidance’ for space grain production, scientist says. Source link

The Tiangong space station’s second component is expected to take off on Sunday afternoon, though Chinese space authorities have yet to confirm. Source link

Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu have completed most preparatory work for returning to Earth after six months in orbit. Source link

More lunar landings, an asteroid defence system and space debris cleanups are among major aims for China as the country steps up its ambitions to become a leading space power.China has released the fifth white paper on its space programme, outlining key projects and technological development targets for the next …

Elon Musk has rejected claims that SpaceX’s satellites are taking up too much room after China complained its Tiangong space station had suffered two near-misses.The Tesla founder told the Financial Times that there is room for “tens of billions” of spacecraft to orbit the earth, adding: “This is not some …

China has complained of “close encounters” with Elon Musk’s space programme, with SpaceX Starlink satellites twice approaching the Chinese Space Station (CSS) in orbit.The two events, on July 1 and October 21, forced the Chinese spacecraft to undertake avoidance manoeuvres to avoid collision.Both times there were crew members on board, …

During a rare opportunity to interact with mainland Chinese astronauts in space through a live video lecture on Thursday, 15-year-old student Men Ruihan in Hong Kong asked whether water in space could be recycled.Astronaut Wang Yaping said the crew had a complete water recycling system while in orbit and demonstrated …