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Space rescue services needed? 2 'stranded' astronaut incidents are a 'massive wake-up call,' experts say
By Leonard David published
China's decision to delay the return of its Shenzhou 20 astronauts due to a possible space debris impact has led to discussion of space rescue planning — or lack of it.

New 'exosuit' with artificial muscles could help astronauts explore the moon and Mars
By Elizabeth Howell published
A new "exosuit" was put through its paces with analog astronauts in Australia. The research team would love to try the suit out on the International Space Station, too.

Europe wants to make space food out of thin air and astronaut pee
By Stefanie Waldek published
The European Space Agency's HOBI-WAN project will test a food-production method on the International Space Station that could be used for long-duration missions to the moon and Mars.

Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp
By Torin Clark, Taylor Lonner published
The conflict between the brain's expectation of Earth's gravity and the reality of no gravity causes space motion sickness.

Space debris may have hit a Chinese spacecraft, delaying return of Shenzhou 20 astronauts
By Josh Dinner published
The astronauts of China's three-person Shenzhou 20 mission will wait a little longer before returning to Earth, after a suspected debris impact on their spacecraft.

Watch Chinese astronauts enjoy '1st ever space BBQ' from Tiangong's brand-new oven (video)
By Josh Dinner published
China's Shenzhou 20 and 21 astronauts enjoyed freshly cooked BBQ aboard the Tiangong space station recently, thanks to a new microgravity oven.

Astronaut from Pakistan will be 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station
By Andrew Jones published
A Pakistani astronaut will fly to China's Tiangong space station for a short visit, marking the start of international participation in China's human spaceflight program.

China reveals crew for Shenzhou 21 mission to Tiangong Space Station, including nation's youngest astronaut (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China unveiled the crew set to launch on the Shenzhou 21 mission to the Tiangong Space Station on Oct. 31, including the youngest member of its astronaut corps.
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