Tag: spacecraft

Progress MS-33 Cargo Ship to Dock Manually with ISS Due to Antenna Deployment Issue

The Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft will dock manually with the ISS after an antenna deployment malfunction was detected post-launch.

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NASA Moves SLS Rocket and Orion Spacecraft to Launch Pad Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission

NASA has positioned the SLS rocket and Orion capsule at Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39B for the upcoming Artemis II lunar mission.

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NASA Completes Final Preparations for Artemis II Lunar Mission

NASA finalizes preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, as launch approaches in two weeks.

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China Advances Construction of Spacecraft for Mars Sample Return Mission

China progresses in building spacecraft for its Tianwen-3 mission, focusing on Mars sample collection and return technologies.

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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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Crew of Shenzhou-20 Shares Details of Emergency Orbital Evacuation After Window Damage

In a rare account, Shenzhou-20 astronauts reveal their emergency evacuation triggered by cracks in the spacecraft’s window caused by space debris.

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NASA Classifies Boeing Starliner Flight Incident as Highest Severity, Comparable to Shuttle Disasters

NASA’s latest investigation into Boeing Starliner’s failed crew flight found critical issues, elevating the incident to shuttle disaster severity.

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NASA Conducts First Test in Over 60 Years of Nuclear Rocket Engine Prototype

NASA has revived nuclear rocket engine testing with a new prototype, potentially enabling faster, longer space missions with enhanced capabilities.

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