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Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong station are stranded after a collision with space debris damaged their spacecraft, postponing their return mission while assessments are made; the incident underscores the growing dangers of space debris in orbit.
Scientists discovered a new bacterium, Niallia tiangongensis, on China's Tiangong space station, which shows unique adaptations to space conditions and raises concerns about microbial risks for astronauts and equipment. The bacterium's ability to survive and adapt in space highlights the importance of understanding space microbiomes for future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown bacterium, Niallia tiangongensis, on China's Tiangong space station, which shows unique adaptations to space conditions and raises concerns about microbiological risks for astronauts and equipment. The bacterium's ability to survive and adapt in space highlights the importance of understanding space microbiomes for future long-term missions.