The Chinese space station Tiangong has been the stage for a new spacewalk. Two taikonauts successfully conducted an ...

When astronauts aboard China’s Tiangong space station drift hundreds of kilometers above Earth, they’re not alone. We’re not talking Alien, we’re talking something much smaller and not as dangerous.

The microbe demonstrated resilience to space-specific stressors, including enhanced repair from radiation damage.

Now, China is making a longer-term commitment to the Tiangong program, with a blueprint for doubling the size of the space station. Chinese space officials originally said the space station would ...

CMSEO recently awarded contracts to two companies to develop prototypes of low-cost cargo concepts to supply Tiangong. The program will provide backup options to supply Tiangong and increase ...

The new Tiangong team will carry out experiments with an eye to the space program's goal of placing astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and eventually constructing a lunar base. "Like everyone else ...

The new Tiangong team will carry out experiments with an eye toward the space program's goal of placing astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and eventually constructing a lunar base. The space agency ...

Credit: CMSA/CCTV/Chinese Academy of Sciences HELSINKI — Emerging trends in how China is utilizing and operating its Tiangong space station could impact how the country’s space program is ...

On Earth there is no record of Niallia tiangongensis, a bacterium found aboard the Tiangong station that appears to be well ...

Scientists have discovered a new bacteria species called niallia tiangongensis aboard China's Tiangong space station.

Aboard Tiangong, three Chinese astronauts – one ... China may seek Russian aid for its space program. The station is designed to orbit Earth for at least 10 years. Three new modules could ...