Tag: Human Spaceflight
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25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space
The ISS as a Lab and Habitat Twenty-five years into the era of sustained human presence in low Earth orbit, the International Space Station (ISS) stands not only as a marvel of engineering but also as a living archaeological site. Archaeology, traditionally concerned with past cultures on Earth, now informs how we interpret long-duration spaceflight.…
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China Holds Send-Off Ceremony for Space Station Astronauts
China Holds Send-Off Ceremony for Tiangong Mission Astronauts China conducted a formal send-off ceremony on Friday for a new crew of astronauts destined for the Tiangong space station. The event, held in Jiuquan, underscored the country’s ongoing commitment to long-term orbital research and human spaceflight, as three taikonauts prepare to begin a new chapter of…
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The only humans to die in space: Inside the Soyuz 11 mission
Introduction: A historic mission with a devastating turn In June 1971, the Soviet Union achieved a milestone that had long captivated humanity: the launch of the world’s first space station, Salyut 1. Three cosmonauts—Georgi Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev, and Vladislav Volkov—boarded the Soyuz 11 spacecraft to live and work aboard the station for about three weeks.…
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Artificial Super Astronauts: Pioneering Human Space Settlement
Introduction to Artificial Super Astronauts The concept of artificial super astronauts is gaining traction as humanity sets its sights on Mars and beyond. These advanced robots, designed to function alongside or even replace human astronauts, could significantly enhance our capabilities in space exploration. This article explores the potential benefits and implications of integrating artificial astronauts…