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Why some scientists choose China's space station for research

Why some scientists choose China’s space station for research

Seeking to boost its prestige in the world, China is promoting its Tiangong orbital outpost as a space station available to scientists around the world, not just those living in other countries with established space programs. “We are ready to carry out more international cooperation and exchanges with countries and regions engaged in the peaceful …

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China's new space station opens in increasingly competitive era of space activity

China’s new space station opens in increasingly competitive era of space activity

Three taikonauts boarded the Shenzhou 15 mission en route to China’s new Tiangong space station. Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images The International Space Station is no longer the only place humans can live in orbit. On November 29, 2022, the Shenzhou 15 mission launched from the Gobi Desert in China carrying three taikonauts – …

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