Chinese engineers propose using robot dogs at lunar bases to handle dangerous and routine tasks, as well as to provide emotional support for the crew. These machines could patrol the area, collect samples, maintain infrastructure, and help people cope with isolation.
The crewed lunar flyby as part of the Artemis II mission has been postponed again due to technical issues with the SLS rocket. The launch, which was previously scheduled for March, has been delayed indefinitely to allow time to resolve the malfunctions.
A new study has shown that being in space accelerates the aging of human hematopoietic stem cells, reducing their ability to regenerate. These findings are important for protecting astronauts' health and for studying the aging process on Earth.