Tag: lunar missions
NASA Advances In-Space Refueling Technology Amid Starship Fueling Challenges
NASA tests its own in-space refueling system as multiple Starship refuelings remain crucial for lunar missions.
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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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NASA to Test Cryogenic Fuel Storage and Transfer Technologies for Lunar and Mars Missions
NASA plans to demonstrate advanced cryogenic fuel storage and transfer in space, supporting upcoming human missions to the Moon and Mars.
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NASA Details Artemis III Mission, Focused on Earth-Orbit Lunar Module Docking Tests
NASA reveals that Artemis III will conduct lunar module docking exercises in Earth orbit instead of landing on the Moon.
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Used SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage Expected to Impact Moon in August 2026
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is projected to collide with the Moon in August 2026 following Blue Ghost Mission 1’s recent lunar landing.
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Artemis II Astronauts Praise Orion Capsule’s Heat Shield After Earth Return
Artemis II astronauts inspected Orion’s heat shield, Integrity, confirming it withstood reentry conditions with minimal damage.
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Russia Delays Launches of Three Lunar Missions to Early 2030s
Russia has postponed its lunar missions Luna-28, Luna-29, and Luna-30, with launches now scheduled for 2032–2036, marking a significant shift in its space exploration timeline.
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