搭载4名宇航员的美国太空探索技术公司"龙"飞船于美国东部时间8日脱离国际空间站，启程返回地球。 据美国航天局介绍，"龙"飞船于美国东部时间8日18时15分（北京时间9日6时15分）脱离国际空间站， 预计将于美国东部时间9日11时33分（北京时间9日23时33分）许在加利福尼亚州附近海域降落。 搭乘"龙"飞船返回地球的4名宇航员分别是美国宇航员安妮·麦克莱恩、尼科尔·艾尔斯、日本宇航员大西 卓哉和俄罗斯宇航员基里尔·佩斯科夫。 据介绍，在空间站停留的5个多月中，4名宇航员开展了数十项实验和技术演示，包括微藻在太空微重力 环境下的培养、细胞对重力的感知机制研究、宇航员健康监测等，为未来深空探索积累数据和经验。 （文章来源：新华社） ...

Group 1 - NASA heavily relies on SpaceX for its near-Earth and deep space exploration goals, with SpaceX executing over 80% of NASA's orbital launch missions in 2024 [1] - Since the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011, NASA lost its ability to send astronauts into space and depended on Russian spacecraft until the Crew Dragon spacecraft was operational [2] - NASA's Artemis lunar program is significantly dependent on SpaceX's Starship, which will serve as a lunar lander and a refueling station for missions to the Moon [3] Group 2 - Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has faced significant delays and issues, leading NASA to abandon its plans for using it for crewed missions [2] - The Crew Dragon spacecraft is currently the only option for NASA to send astronauts to low Earth orbit using domestic capabilities [2] - The Artemis program's success hinges on the integration of SpaceX's Starship for lunar landings and support operations [3]

Group 1 - Thailand's scientific community is actively participating in China's Chang'e 8 lunar mission, which is scheduled for launch around 2029, marking a significant step in Thailand's space ambitions [1] - The collaboration between Thailand and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) is highlighted by the inclusion of the "China-Thailand Space Weather Global Monitoring Sensor" as a payload for the Chang'e 7 mission, showcasing Thailand's achievements in deep space exploration [1] - This partnership is seen as a reflection of the strengthening ties between Thailand and China, particularly in the fields of science, technology, and innovation, which serve as a bridge connecting the two nations [1] Group 2 - Thailand is preparing to provide an important payload called the "Lunar Neutron Analyzer" for the Chang'e 8 lander, developed by the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand and other institutions, aimed at analyzing neutron emissions from the lunar surface [2] - This collaboration represents a significant advancement in understanding lunar resources, which is crucial for future human settlement on the Moon and long-term deep space exploration [2] - The 10th "China Space Day" was celebrated with the theme "The Bright Moon on the Sea, Grasping the Stars in the Nine Heavens," emphasizing the shared achievements in space exploration and China's vision for peaceful space utilization [2]