Ever wondered if space training is just about zero gravity and hi-tech simulators? Think again! Deep in a cave in the southwestern Chinese mainland, astronauts are taking survival to a whole new level. 🕳️🚀
Darkness, sensory deprivation, isolation and sudden risks are also part of real space missions. That's why the Chinese mainland launched this unconventional program inside a natural cavern – cold, humid, dark and confined – to mirror the challenges of space. 🌌
For days at a time, crew members live underground with limited light, testing their endurance, teamwork and decision-making under pressure. This experience builds the mental resilience needed when things go sideways millions of kilometers from Earth. 🧠💪
From the cave's depths to the stars above, this "downward journey" is training a new generation of explorers to go farther than ever before. Ready to defy gravity and darkness? 🌠
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Why do Chinese astronauts train for space survival inside dark caves?
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