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Huracan Engine Prototype Passes Critical Test for Nyx Moon Mission

The Exploration Company has completed the successful testing of its third Huracan rocket engine prototype, crucial for the Nyx Moon mission. This milestone is important for advancing the company's lunar exploration capabilities.

2024-12-20T22:05:02.423311-08:00

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NASA's Artemis Orion Undergoes Critical Stress Testing

2024-12-20T10:05:30.343142-08:00

Space.com

SpaceX to Launch Firefly and ispace Lunar Landers in January

2024-12-19T03:11:55.174199-08:00

Aviation Week

NASA Delays Artemis Moon Landing to Mid-2027

2024-12-19T13:51:12.597889-08:00

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European Spaceflight

Huracan Engine Prototype Passes Critical Test for Nyx Moon Mission The Exploration Company has completed the successful testing of its third Huracan rocket engine prototype, crucial for the Nyx Moon mission. This milestone is important for advancing the company's lunar exploration capabilities.

2024-12-20T22:05:02.423311-08:00

Huracan Engine Prototype Passes Critical Test for Nyx Moon Mission

Space.com

NASA's Artemis Orion Undergoes Critical Stress Testing The Artemis Orion spacecraft has successfully completed a maximum stress test, simulating the highest loads the systems would encounter during space operations. This test is a crucial part of NASA's Artemis mission to ensure reliability and durability for future lunar explorations.

2024-12-20T10:05:30.343142-08:00

NASA's Artemis Orion Undergoes Critical Stress Testing

Aviation Week

NASA Delays Artemis Moon Landing to Mid-2027 NASA announces the postponement of the Artemis program, with U.S. astronauts now expected to return to the Moon no earlier than mid-2027. This delay impacts the timeline for lunar exploration and reflects challenges within the U.S.-led initiative, potentially influenced by earlier administrative changes.

2024-12-19T13:51:12.597889-08:00

NASA Delays Artemis Moon Landing to Mid-2027

Space.com

SpaceX to Launch Firefly and ispace Lunar Landers in January In mid-January, SpaceX's Falcon 9 will launch two private lunar landers carrying diverse payloads, including Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and Japan's ispace lander. This mission continues to expand commercial space ventures and demonstrates international collaboration in lunar exploration.

2024-12-19T03:11:55.174199-08:00

SpaceX to Launch Firefly and ispace Lunar Landers in January

South China Morning Post

HKUST to Lead Robot Development for China's Chang'e-8 Lunar Mission Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) researchers will spearhead the design of a lunar surface robot aimed at supporting the construction of a research base at the moon's south pole as part of China's Chang'e-8 mission.

2024-12-19T03:11:50.094064-08:00

HKUST to Lead Robot Development for China's Chang'e-8 Lunar Mission

SpaceNews.com

Firefly Secures $179M NASA Contract for 2028 Lunar Mission with Rover NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $179.6 million contract for its third lunar lander mission, slated to launch in 2028. This mission will include the deployment of a rover to the Moon, further contributing to NASA's lunar exploration and delivery objectives.

2024-12-19T02:29:49.393386-08:00

Firefly Secures $179M NASA Contract for 2028 Lunar Mission with Rover

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Apollo Guidance Computer Miniaturized as Wristwatch Apollo Instruments has successfully miniaturized the Apollo Guidance Computer used in NASA's historic lunar missions to a wristwatch format, offering a glimpse into the evolution of technology from room-sized computers to wearable tech.

2024-12-18T22:46:59.820156-08:00

Apollo Guidance Computer Miniaturized as Wristwatch

CBS News

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Discusses SpaceX and Moon Rocket Plans Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator, shares his views on SpaceX's role and the implementation of moon rocket plans amidst anticipated Trump administration support. He highlights the strategic importance of these ventures in advancing NASA's objectives for lunar exploration.

2024-12-18T11:35:46.042257-08:00

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Discusses SpaceX and Moon Rocket Plans

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