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The Soyuz MS-22 crew ship is pictured docked to the Rassvet module. In the background, the Prichal docking module is attached to the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module.

The week begins with bone research and cargo operations ahead of the spacewalk

The Soyuz MS-22 crew ship is shown docked to the Rassvet module. In the background, the Prichal docking module is attached to the Nauka general-purpose laboratory module. Life science and cargo operations kicked off the week for the Expedition 68 crew aboard the International Space Station. Two astronauts also plan to leave the orbiting lab …

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A new era begins as China launches a crewed mission to its space station

A new era begins as China launches a crewed mission to its space station

By Katie Hunt and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Three astronauts lifted off to China’s nearly completed space station on Tuesday, marking the start of the country’s long-term presence in space. It’s a major achievement for China’s ambitious space program, which has explored the far side of the Moon and Mars. The milestone also means …

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