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OTD in Space - March 3: Apollo 9 launches 1st test flight of lunar module

On March 3, 1969, Apollo 9 launched three astronauts on the first crewed test flight of NASA’s lunar module, which astronauts later used to land on the moon. Astronauts James McDivitt, David Scott and ...
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China tests crewed spacecraft for future moon landing

China recently conducted a test of a lunar lander, marking a turning point in the country’s space ambitions. The experiment is a central part of efforts to land astronauts on the moon by the end of ...
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Northrop Grumman testing module in Gilbert for NASA Gateway lunar mission

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The Valley is playing a crucial ...
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Put it in pencil: NASA’s Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told lawmakers on Monday that SpaceX and Blue Origin, the agency’s two lunar lander contractors, say they could have their spacecraft ready for the next Artemis ...
Ars Technica

Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway’s primary modules are corroded

For a decade, NASA promoted the idea of building a space station around the Moon known as the Lunar Gateway. It touted the facility as both a platform for exploring the lunar environment and testing ...
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NASA names crew for Artemis III mission, marking a bold step back to the moon

NASA has officially announced the crew for its Artemis III mission, set for 2027, bringing humanity closer to returning ...