Imagine training for space… deep inside a pitch-black cave! 🛰️🌑 Recently, 28 Chinese astronauts completed a nearly month-long extreme environment program in a deep cave in Wulong, Chongqing. This isn’t your usual expedition—it’s a real-life space mission simulation. Divided into four squads, each crew spent six days and five nights underground with zero outside contact. Far from the surface, they faced total darkness, confined tunnels, and the challenge of working as a tight-knit team—just like an orbiting spacecraft. Extreme environment training means pushing mental and physical limits in tough spots. Think no Wi-Fi, limited supplies, and relying on your crewmates to solve problems. It helps astronauts lock in teamwork, stay sharp under pressure, and adapt to surprises—a must for future missions beyond Earth. For space enthusiasts across South and Southeast Asia, this cave adventure echoes our own regional explorations—from India’s Meghalaya marvels to Vietnam’s epic caverns. Who’s ready for their own next-level adventure? 🌏✨
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How China's astronauts train in a deep cave for space missions
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