The microbe demonstrated resilience to space-specific stressors, including enhanced repair from radiation damage.

These aren't the first bacteria to be discovered in space but they are particularly well-adapted for space station life.

The novel microbe, officially named Niallia tiangongensis, was collected by astronauts inside the space station in May 2023 ...

This is Commander Chen's second trip to Tiangong, as he also led the Shenzhou ... of SpaceX's Starship 9 after two explosions idled the program for months. Science News // 5 days ago SpaceX ...

The Tiangong, or "Heavenly Palace," space station ... Space Station over U.S. national security concerns. China's space program is controlled by the People's Liberation Army, the military branch ...

China successfully launched three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to its Tiangong space station, marking a key milestone for its space program. Exclusive-Order by Hegseth to cancel ...

China said two of its astronauts spent nine hours outside the Tiangong Space Station. The longest previous spacewalk, by Americans, was eight hours and 56 minutes. By Chris Buckley Two Chinese ...

The Tiangong space station, crewed by teams of three astronauts who rotate every three to six months, is the jewel of China's space program. Its central module was launched in 2021 and is expected ...

The new Tiangong team will carry out experiments with an eye toward the space program's goal of placing astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and eventually constructing a lunar base. The space agency ...

The new Tiangong team will carry out experiments with an eye to the space program's goal of placing astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and eventually constructing a lunar base. "Like everyone else ...

CMSEO is however preparing to expand Tiangong in the coming years ... The move mirrors NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program for the International Space Station.