Australia's first qualified astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is nearing a potential mission to the ISS, but the trip hinges on significant financial backing from government, industry, and crowdfunding. The opportunity aims to boost Australia's role in human space flight and inspire future generations.
Australia's first qualified astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is nearing a potential mission to the ISS, but financial backing from the government, industry, and crowdfunding is crucial. The opportunity aims to boost Australia's role in human space flight and inspire future generations.
Hong Kong's leader John Lee has video-called the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, ahead of the Shenzhou-23 space flight, calling her participation a reflection of national trust and support for Hong Kong. Lai, a police superintendent with a doctorate in computer science, expressed confidence in completing her mission after rigorous training.
Hong Kong researcher Lai Ka-ying will join China's Shenzhou-23 space flight to the Tiangong space station. Chief Executive John Lee praised her participation as a testament to Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent.
A British invention, HIFIm, is among new space-gym equipment being developed globally to keep astronauts fit on missions. Tested in simulated weightlessness, it aims to reduce daily exercise time from two hours to 30 minutes.
A race is on to develop advanced gym equipment for astronauts, with British invention HIFIm and Danish E4D among contenders for future space missions. Current exercise regimes are time-consuming, and new tech aims to improve astronaut fitness and free up time for science.
