Tag: microgravity research
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Can Private Space Stations Really Fill the ISS Gap After 2030
Introduction: The ISS’s Legacy and the 2030 Milestone The International Space Station (ISS) has shaped decades of space science, international collaboration, and public imagination. As its planned deorbit approaches in 2030, the question on many minds is whether private space stations can step in to fill the resulting gap. While private players are racing to…
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China Holds Send-Off Ceremony for Tiangong Space Station Crew, Highlighting Youngest Taikonaut and Lab Mice
China Speeds Toward New Tiangong Mission In a ceremonial precursor to a high-stakes voyage, China held a send-off event on Friday for the next trio of astronauts bound for the Tiangong space station. The ceremony, conducted in Jiuquan, marked the official departure window for a mission that will advance China’s ambitions in human spaceflight and…
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Gut Bacteria Survive Space Travel: Earthly Microbes Endure Launch, Microgravity, and Reentry
Spaceflight and the Human Microbiome: A Surprising Resilience In a development that blends microbiology with space exploration, scientists report that a common gut bacterium’s spores can endure the extreme rigors of space travel. The study, conducted in Australia and published in npj Microgravity, tested Bacillus subtilis spores—an organism well known for its resilience and its…