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technology3 days ago•2 min saved

China launches Shenzhou-23 with three astronauts as it pursues year-long orbit and Moon ambitions

China launches the Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station with three astronauts, including Lai Ka-ying—the first Hong Kong national in space—who will oversee a planned year-long stay to study long-duration microgravity, part of Beijing’s aim to land humans on the Moon by 2030; the crew will conduct life sciences, materials science and medical experiments while China tests future deep-space programs, including the Mengzhou spacecraft for 2026 and the International Lunar Research Station by 2035, and a Pakistani astronaut is expected to join Tiangong later this year.

via The Guardian|

#hong-kong-astronaut #lunar-ambitions #shenzhou-23

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"China's Queqiao-2 Satellite Boosts Lunar Exploration Missions"

China launched the Queqiao-2 satellite toward the moon to support its lunar ambitions, with the spacecraft intended for a highly elliptical orbit to aid missions at the lunar south pole and far side. Additionally, China recently launched two other spacecraft toward the moon in an unannounced launch, and the American military is increasingly concerned with China's lunar ambitions, viewing them as potential attack vectors. China intends to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 and is working on an International Lunar Research Station with missions planned around 2026 and 2028.

via Space.com|

#china #lunar-ambitions #moon-missions

space-exploration2 years ago•6 min saved

Russia's Lunar Dreams Shattered: A Tale of Failed Ambitions

The crash of Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft on the Moon highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Russian space program, including a lack of funding and engineering personnel, dependence on political interests, and vulnerability to Western sanctions. The project's history reveals a shift in priorities between Mars and the Moon, with the Moon receiving residual funding. The recent failure of Luna-25 was attributed to a series of factors, including the inability to import crucial electronic components due to sanctions, competition for engineering personnel, and delays in production. The accident may lead to funding cuts for future space projects, as the government prioritizes defense needs over scientific research.

via The Moscow Times|

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