Tag: space-exploration

China Sets Ambitious Goal to Land Taikonauts in Moon’s Rimae Bode Region by 2030

China plans a crewed lunar mission targeting the geologically rich Rimae Bode region, with testing underway for a 2030 touchdown.

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NASA and SpaceX Disagree Over Manual Control in Lunar Landing Plans

NASA and SpaceX differ on the use of manual control during lunar landings as they collaborate on human landing system development.

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ESA Develops Self-Healing Material to Protect Future Spacecraft from Micrometeoroid Damage

The European Space Agency is creating a new material designed to autonomously repair micrometeoroid and debris damage on spacecraft.

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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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Scientists Successfully Grow Chickpeas in Simulated Lunar Soil for Space Agriculture Research

Researchers demonstrate the potential of cultivating chickpeas in lunar soil simulants, advancing prospects for extraterrestrial food production.

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China Sets Technology Focus for Upcoming Five-Year Plan: AI, Quantum Computing, and Space Exploration

China’s new five-year plan highlights AI, semiconductors, space, nuclear energy, quantum computing, and humanoid robots as key tech priorities.

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NASA Reschedules Artemis Moon Mission Launch to April 1 Amid Technical Challenges

NASA has set a new launch date of April 1 for the Artemis lunar mission after resolving helium transfer issues in the SLS rocket’s intermediate stage.

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New Experiment Shows Bacteria Can Survive Asteroid Impacts and Interplanetary Travel

Scientists demonstrate bacteria can endure extreme asteroid impacts and space travel, suggesting possible Mars origins for Earth microbes.

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SpaceX to Begin Regular Starship Launches by Mid-2026, Signals New Era for Cargo Missions

SpaceX plans to start routine cargo missions using its Starship rocket by mid-2026, marking a significant expansion in its space operations.

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Massive Star WOH G64 Nearing Supernova Phase in Large Magellanic Cloud

WOH G64, one of the largest and brightest stars near the Milky Way, is showing signs of an imminent supernova explosion.

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NASA Completes First Medical Evacuation from International Space Station

NASA conducted its first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS in January 2026, with astronaut Mike Fincke returning to Earth early.

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Russian Cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov Joins NASA Crew-13 Mission to ISS

Sergey Teteryatnikov will fly as mission specialist aboard NASA’s Crew-13 spacecraft, continuing international cooperation on the ISS.

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