In 2003 (after several unmanned spacecraft tests), CNSA launched its first astronaut into orbit. While doing so, China became the third nation (after the USSR and the USA) to perform human spaceflight. Since then, they have conducted many manned space missions. In 2012, a 3-astronaut crew ...
Sunita Williams: Stuck In Space Only her first name connects her to India, but Sunita Williams, the US-born former Navy officer and astronaut has inspired many back here. This summer, Williams and her colleague Barry Butch Wimore went to the international space station for an eight-day trip...
Formerly married to fellow astronaut Bill Fisher, and the mother of two children, in 1984 she became the first mother in space. During her career at NASA, she has been involved with three major programs: the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station and the Orion...
When Scott's application to the NASA astronaut training program was turned down, he was naturally upset...as any 6-year-old boy would be. He chose instead to write as much as he possibly could about science, technology and space exploration. He graduated from The University of Coventry and...
The Zero Gravity Flight Experience is an unparalleled adventure that offers individuals the rare opportunity to experience weightlessness, akin to an astronaut’s journey in space. This extraordinary adventure begins aboard a specially outfitted aircraft, often referred to as the “Vomit Comet,” which...
This influential book is a cornerstone for personal development, offering valuable lessons on interpersonal skills and social intelligence. 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen R. Covey Stephen R. Covey's 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' is a timeless guide to personal ...
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Shenzhou 10 is one of Chinese Shenzhou spacecrafts, and it was the fifth manned spacecraft launched on June 11 2013. Its mission was to dock with Tiangong space station and fulfilled several experiments. Nie Haisheng, Zhang Xiaoguang and a female astronaut Wang Yaping were the crew on Shenzhou...