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Chinese astronaut Cai Xuzhe, after a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station, returned to Earth with a profound shift in perspective. Experiencing the 'overview effect,' he expressed a renewed commitment to environmental protection, echoing sentiments of many astronauts who have witnessed Earth's fragility from space. The Shenzhou-19 mission, also involving Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze (the third Chinese woman in space), marked another success for China's growing space program. Cai's transformation highlights the powerful psychological impact of space travel on fostering global cooperation and environmental stewardship.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.