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China's 'Heavenly Palace' Space Station Captured in Stunning Complete Image

China's Tiangong space station, also known as the "heavenly palace," is captured in its first complete image taken by Chinese astronauts as they left the station after a five-month stay. The station, consisting of three modules, became fully operational last year and is 180 feet long and weighs 77 tons. The photo was taken by the crew of the Shenzhou 16 mission, who also conducted experiments such as growing lettuce and tomatoes in space.

via Yahoo Life|

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"China's Tiangong Space Station Receives Over 100 Seed Varieties for Research"

China has sent over 100 types of plant material, including seeds and genetic materials, to its Tiangong space station as part of space breeding experiments. The materials come from 53 institutions and include crops, microorganisms, and various plant species. Space breeding involves exposing seeds to cosmic radiation and microgravity to induce genetic mutations that could enhance crop yields and resistance to drought and diseases. This is a continuation of China's long-standing space breeding program, and similar experiments are also being conducted on the International Space Station.

via Space.com|

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China's Space Program Puts Pressure on NASA, Says Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses China's recent launch of its Shenzhou-16 mission, which sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit and is putting pressure on NASA in the field of space exploration.

via CNN|

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