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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Chinese Moon Astronauts Emerge From Month-Long Journey Into Deep Cave

Twenty-eight Chinese astronauts completed month-long underground cave isolation training to simulate lunar-landing conditions, practicing mapping, monitoring, long-distance communication, and psychological resilience.
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fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

NASA's new astronaut class includes SpaceX veterans Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo | TechCrunch

NASA's 2025 astronaut class includes two SpaceX alumni, Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo, joining rigorous training for future ISS, lunar, and Mars missions.
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fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

How an astronaut calculates risk - Harvard Gazette

Anil Menon will launch to the International Space Station next June, combining physician, engineer, and pilot experience while embracing personal risk to inspire human progress.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Chris Hadfield: Worst space chore? Fixing the toilet. It's even worse when it's weightless'

Space launch is a chaotic and spectacular experience that transforms an astronaut from Earth-bound to weightless in mere minutes.
Thorough preparation and skill acquisition are crucial for astronauts to handle emergencies in space without outside help.
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