Tag: spacecraft
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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