Tag: lunar exploration
Russia Unveils Ambitious Plans for Lunar Nuclear Power and Interplanetary Exploration
Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon and advance exploration missions to Mars, Venus, and asteroid resources.
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Chinese Lunar Module Design Emphasizes Enhanced Crew Safety Over Historic U.S. Models
Chinese engineers highlight their Lanyue lunar module’s multiple-engine design as a safety improvement over one-engine Apollo modules.
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China Developing Humanoid Wheel-Based Robots for Upcoming Lunar Missions
China plans to deploy advanced wheeled rovers with humanoid torsos on the Moon, enhancing autonomy and surface manipulation capabilities.
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Blue Origin Achieves Breakthrough in Extracting Breathable Oxygen from Lunar Soil
Blue Origin has successfully extracted breathable oxygen from simulated lunar soil using its Air Pioneer reactor, marking a milestone for lunar base sustainability.
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Russian Academy Endorses Concept for National Segment of Joint Lunar Station with China
The Russian Academy of Sciences has approved the concept for Russia’s segment of the joint lunar research station with China, expanding international collaboration.
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NASA Awards Third Lunar Cargo Contract to Intuitive Machines Despite Previous Setbacks
After two failed lunar landings, NASA entrusts Intuitive Machines with a third cargo mission to the Moon, aiming for a 2030 launch.
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China Sets New National Record with Over 90 Space Launches in 2025, Advancing Its Space Ambitions
China achieved more than 90 space launches in 2025, marking a new national record and showcasing key milestones in lunar and Mars exploration.
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NASA to Replace Boeing’s Delayed SLS Upper Stage with Centaur V Under Revised Moon Mission Plans
Amid delays and budget overruns, NASA swaps Boeing’s SLS upper stage for Centaur V to meet accelerated lunar landing target by 2028.
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NASA Reshapes Artemis Program to Accelerate Lunar Return Amid China Competition
NASA restructures Artemis, delaying lunar landing and scaling back SLS to secure first return to the Moon ahead of China’s advances.
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NASA Completes Wet Dress Rehearsal for SLS Moon Rocket, Sets Stage for March Launch
NASA successfully concluded a two-day wet dress rehearsal for the SLS rocket, preparing for a lunar mission expected in early March.
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