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Video: Astronauts' first physical exercise in Tiangong II

[2016-10-24 10:05]

Astronauts' first physical exercise in Tiangong II

What do astronauts from different nations eat in space?

[2016-10-20 10:25]

What do Russian, American, Japanese and Chinese astronauts eat in space? Do they eat the same things as on earth or something totally different? Are these foods tasty? The truth may blow your mind.

New suits to ensure comfort on mission

[2016-10-19 07:49]

The new line of uniforms for Chinese astronauts is bringing a fresh wind of navy blue to the skies.

Shenzhou XI astronaut to spend 50th birthday in space

[2016-10-18 15:35]

Jing Haipeng, commander of Shenzhou XI, will spend his 50th birthday in space during the 30-day mission and break the age record of Chinese astronauts in service.

Astronauts aboard Shenzhou XI have a special companion

[2016-10-18 14:21]

The two astronauts aboard Shenzhou XI spacecraft have an unusual companion: a silkworm.

Astronauts enjoy range of delicacies on Shenzhou XI

[2016-10-18 11:03]

The lunch included eight types of food, ranging from grain crackers, canned apples, flatfish, spicy tofu, chicken sausages to lemon tea and stomach friendly beverage.

Waiting for Shenzhou XI

[2016-10-17 17:46]

China launched the Shenzhou XI manned spacecraft on Monday morning to transport two astronauts to the Tiangong II space laboratory.

Living in space: How astronauts train, eat and work

[2016-10-17 17:19]

China's manned spacecraft Shenzhou will stay in space for 33 days, the longest since the country first sent a man into the space in 2003.

The space blue: China unveils new astronaut suits

[2016-10-17 15:15]

The new suits, worn by astronauts while working on Earth, features different shades of navy blue - inspired by the color of the skyline and space. The V-shaped pattern on the chest carries an auspicious meaning of "victory" in each mission.

Astronaut Chen Dong: From naughty boy to inspiration

[2016-10-17 13:53]

Few would imagine Chen Dong, one of the two astronauts aboard the Shenzhou XI spacecraft, used to be a nerve-racking boy. In his own words, he was "quite mischievous" in his early years.

Veteran astronaut soars to new heights

[2016-10-17 06:34]

Jing Haipeng to enter orbit for record third time on Shenzhou XI mission

Mind-controlled tech to aid astronauts

[2016-10-10 07:53]

Chinese space scientists are developing technologies that will allow astronauts to use their thoughts to control equipment in spacecraft, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

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