Chinese Team Confirms Free-Floating Planet Matching Saturn’s Mass
Scientists from the Chinese mainland directly measured a free-floating object’s mass, confirming it as a Saturn-mass planet in a first-of-its-kind study published in Science.
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Shenzhou-21 Crew Powers Science Aboard Chinese Mainland Space Station 🚀
Nearly two months into their six-month mission on the Chinese mainland space station, Shenzhou-21 taikonauts power experiments from EEG brain studies to plant growth 🌱🧠
Public Chooses Names for Space Mice: Wangtian, Lanyue, Zhuiyun & Zhumeng
At a public event, four space-traveled mice were named Wangtian, Lanyue, Zhuiyun and Zhumeng, marking a fun milestone in the Chinese mainland’s space research.
Shenzhou-18 Returns to Earth with Cosmic Discoveries for Future Habitats 🚀
The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft has returned to Earth with 34.6 kg of groundbreaking space samples, paving the way for future cosmic habitats and advancements in space technology. 🚀🪐
Astronomers Uncover Where Most Meteorites Come From 🌠
Scientists discover that 70% of meteorites hitting Earth originate from three asteroid families in the main asteroid belt. Learn how they’re tracing these cosmic rocks!
Global Youth Shine at ISSSP2024 in Hong Kong 🌌🚀
Talented global youth dazzled at ISSSP2024 in Hong Kong SAR, showcasing groundbreaking ideas in space science and payload design! 🚀✨
Lift-off for Young Innovators: Space Science Competition Finals in Hong Kong SAR
Young innovators from around the globe will showcase their space science ideas at the finals of the 2024 International Space Science and Scientific Payload Competition in Hong Kong SAR on August 12.
Chang’e-5 Lunar Discovery Could Rewrite Moon’s History 🌕✨
Chinese scientists studying Chang’e-5 lunar samples have proposed a new theory that the Moon’s crust formed in a continuous process, challenging traditional models. 🚀🌕
Tiny Tempests Fuel Jupiter’s Great Red Spot 💥🌌
Scientists reveal that smaller storms are fueling Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, preventing it from shrinking away! 🌪️ Learn how these mini-tempests keep the solar system’s biggest storm alive.
Scientists Confirm Massive Moon Cave That Could House Future Astronauts 🌕🚀
Scientists have confirmed a massive cave on the Moon near Apollo 11’s landing site, potentially housing future astronauts and unveiling secrets of lunar evolution. 🌑🔭