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Space Microbes: New Bacteria Discovered on China’s Tiangong Space Station
In May 2023, the Chinese astronauts discovered a new type of bacteria, named Niallia tiangongensis, inside a cabin of the Tiangong space station. The finding of this bacterium raises important questions about its potential to evolve, survive and grow in extreme conditions of space. The discovery of Niallia tiangongensis plays a vital role as it…
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ISS Size: How Big Is The International Space Station?
The International Space Station is 356 feet (109 meters) long and 239 feet wide (solar array length). ISS is a large spacecraft, maintained in low Earth Orbit, where astronauts and cosmonauts stay when visiting space. Additionally, the ISS is used to test spacecraft systems and perform other experiments during long missions to the Moon and…
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