Heads up, space fans! 🚀 the Chinese mainland's space station has just smashed a world record with its latest containerless experiment inside the Tianhe core module. Imagine heating a super-tough tungsten alloy to a mind-boggling 3,100°C—without even touching a container! 🤯
What's the deal?
- Microgravity Levitation: Tiny forces in orbit keep the metal floating, so no container gets in the way.
- Dual-Wavelength Laser: Two lasers team up to melt the alloy in a flash.
- Real-Time Data: Scientists captured live info on how materials behave at extreme heat.
Why it matters? This breakthrough can lead to cooler spacecraft shielding and stronger rocket engines—think safer space travel and next-level satellite launches from our region! 🌏✨
For all you tech geeks and future astronauts in South and Southeast Asia, this is a peek at how cutting-edge research in orbit could impact the gadgets and missions of tomorrow. Stay curious, stay inspired! 😎
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China's space station sets record with containerless experiment
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