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• 90s graduates make microfilm to mark graduation
• Virtual demo: Manual docking procedure
• Chinese premier arrives in Argentina for official visit
• Astronauts enter space lab after manual docking
• Crossover: Satellite system plays an important role during manual docking
• Key to keep alive in outer space: Spacesuit
• Chinese submersible refreshes national dive record by 7,020 meters
• China's first manual space docking successful
• Future of US space strategy with tight budget
• US private industry tasked with space mission
• New data shows bird flu could be airborne
• Russia takes action for reviving space exploration industry
• Interview: China's outer space exploration efforts
• Galileo satellite navigation system: The end of Europe's reliance on American satnav system
• Crossover: Latest from Flight Control Hall
• Backgrounder: Tiangong-1's planned missions
• Interview: China's outer space exploration efforts
• Crossover: Latest from Flight Control Hall
• Backgrounder: Tiangong-1's planned missions
• Crossover: Biggest challenge in manually controlled docking process

90s graduates make microfilm to mark graduation Posted: 24 Jun 2012 05:05 AM PDT As graduation season draws near, many are preparing to transition to their new life. Let's take a look at how some university graduates in Chengdu are marking their graduation in a special way.

Virtual demo: Manual docking procedure Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:14 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器   The three astronauts in Shenzhou 9 will conduct a historic manual docking with the Tiangong-1 space module. The docked spacecraft carried out their first repositioning four days ago, with, Tiangong-1 controlling the unit. The two spacecraft will separate and then stop 400-meters apart. They will then begin approaching each other automatically. When they are 140 meters apart, the manual docking will begin. Then, they will stop again 30-meters apart before coming into contact. From this screen we can see, the astronaunts practicing manual docking at the training center. It demands high accuracy since the two vehicles will be traveling at 7.8 kilometers per second. Only after intensive training, can the astronauts manage the task. Both automatic docking and manual docking are crucial to the entire mission. Should any accident occur in automatic docking, the astronauts can handle emergencies manually. Manual dockings have been life-savers in past international missions. When Apollo 13's automatic controls malfunctioned, its crew applied the manual controls and rescued the spacecraft. After the manual docking, the astronauts will stay inside the complex for another six days before they return to the Earth. The manual docking will represent an important milestone on the Chinese path to establishing a Space Station towards the end of the decade. Now let's see what China's future space station will look like. It consists of a Core Module which provides life support and living quarters for three crew members, and provides guidance, navigation, altitude control and propulsion. A nodule connects different parts of the station; And two Experimental Modules will provide a pressurized environment for researchers to conduct science experiments in microgravity or Zero-gravity environment. The future Chinese space station will be served by a freight spaceship and a Shenzhou manned spaceship. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.

Chinese premier arrives in Argentina for official visit Posted: 24 Jun 2012 03:48 AM PDT Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has arrived in Argentina for an official visit. He's expected to exchange views with Argentine leaders on bilateral ties as well as international and regional issues of common concern.

Astronauts enter space lab after manual docking Posted: 24 Jun 2012 01:40 AM PDT After a successful manual docking between China's Shenzhou-9 spacecraft and the space lab module Tiangong- 1, astronauts have begun to cross the Shenzhou orbit module and re-enter the space lab.

Crossover: Satellite system plays an important role during manual docking Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:41 AM PDT For an update of Shenzhou-9, let's cross live to our reporter, Zhang Nini, at the Beijing Aerospace Command and Control Center.

Key to keep alive in outer space: Spacesuit Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:08 PM PDT A spacesuit is a garment worn to keep an astronaut alive in outer space's harsh conditions.

Chinese submersible refreshes national dive record by 7,020 meters Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:44 PM PDT China's deep-sea manned submersible, the Jiaolong has reached a depth of 7,020 meters during its fourth dive in the Mariana Trench. The feat has set a new manned submersible dive record for the country.

China's first manual space docking successful Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:40 PM PDT China's Shenzhou-9 spacecraft has successfully finished the first ever manned manual docking with the space lab module Tiangong-1.

Future of US space strategy with tight budget Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:17 PM PDT The US space industry is now facing a tight budget. Among those most affected is the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Compared to its 2012 budget, the 2013 budget is being cut by about sixty million dollars.

US private industry tasked with space mission Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:16 PM PDT The US government has tasked private industry with taking the lead in carrying cargo, and in the future astronauts to the International Space Station.

New data shows bird flu could be airborne Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:14 PM PDT

Russia takes action for reviving space exploration industry Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:14 PM PDT Once as a leader in space exploration, Russia has experienced several setbacks in the last two years. In March, the country's space agency submitted a proposal to the government. It outlines an exploration plan that will last until 2030 -- a bid to keep Russia one of the world's top three space powers. But can the ambitious plan be realized?

Interview: China's outer space exploration efforts Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:13 PM PDT For more insight, we are now joined on the line by Johann-Dietrich Woerner, Chairman of the Germany Aerospace Center. Mr. Woerner, welcome to our program.

Galileo satellite navigation system: The end of Europe's reliance on American satnav system Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:10 PM PDT The Galileo satellite navigation system is Europe's answer to GPS. And when it is up and running, it will end Europe's reliance on the American satnav system. But the project has been plagued by problems.

Crossover: Latest from Flight Control Hall Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:57 PM PDT For the latest, let?s cross live to our reporter, Zhang Nini, at the Beijing Aerospace Command and Control Center.

Backgrounder: Tiangong-1's planned missions Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:55 PM PDT A manual rendezvous is backup to an automatic one. To be specific, the manual rendezvous means astronauts need to control the Shenzhou 9, like a car, to connect it to Tiangong 1. After the rendezvous and docking, Tiangong 1 and Shenzhou 9 will orbit together, their second mission.

Interview: China's outer space exploration efforts Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:13 PM PDT For more insight, we are now joined on the line by Johann-Dietrich Woerner, Chairman of the Germany Aerospace Center. Mr. Woerner, welcome to our program.

Crossover: Latest from Flight Control Hall Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:57 PM PDT For the latest, let?s cross live to our reporter, Zhang Nini, at the Beijing Aerospace Command and Control Center.

Backgrounder: Tiangong-1's planned missions Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:55 PM PDT A manual rendezvous is backup to an automatic one. To be specific, the manual rendezvous means astronauts need to control the Shenzhou 9, like a car, to connect it to Tiangong 1. After the rendezvous and docking, Tiangong 1 and Shenzhou 9 will orbit together, their second mission.

Crossover: Biggest challenge in manually controlled docking process Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:50 PM PDT To get the latest, let's cross live to our reporter, Liao Ruochen, in Xi'an Satellite Control Center.

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