Exploration of the Moon

China Review Studio Presents UK-China Documentary Telling Stories of Chinese Scientists Competing in the "Olympics of Science"

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Countries, BeiDou, Space program of the People's Republic of China, Forms of government, China, Jiaolong, Exploration of the Moon

First day online, it is already the most popular documentary on the Chinese platform.

Key Points: 
  • First day online, it is already the most popular documentary on the Chinese platform.
  • The documentary features cutting-edge technological achievements, from Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, SMILE Project, to the Jiaolong submersible and the Zuchongzhi Quantum Computer.
  • Chinese scientists advancing in the field of science like Olympic athletes, spending decades pushing the limits and exploring into the unknown.
  • This documentary is presented by China Review Studio and co-produced by Crosswalk Films.

NASA Statement on GAO Ruling Regarding Human Landing System Protest

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Spaceflight, Artemis program, Outer space, Spacecraft, Orion, Space Launch System, Lunar Gateway, Exploration of the Moon, NASA, SpaceX, Moon landing, Artemis 1

Importantly, the GAO's decision will allow NASA and SpaceX toestablish a timeline for the first crewed landing on the Moon in more than 50 years.

Key Points: 
  • Importantly, the GAO's decision will allow NASA and SpaceX toestablish a timeline for the first crewed landing on the Moon in more than 50 years.
  • In the face of challenges during the last year, NASA and its partners have made significant achievements to advance Artemis, including a successful hot fire test for the Space Launch System rocket.
  • An uncrewed flight ofArtemis I is on track for this year anda crewedArtemis II mission is planned for 2023.
  • "As soon as possible, NASA will provide an update on the way ahead for Artemis, the human landing system, and humanity's return to the Moon.

SANUWAVE Announces Collaboration with NASA for the Mitigation of Bacterial Biofilms Formed in the Water Processor Assembly used on International Space Station (ISS) and for Future Moon Base and Mars Colony

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Spaceflight, Outer space, Human missions to Mars, Exploration of Mars, Discovery and exploration of the Solar System, Exploration of the Moon, Colonization of Mars, Mars Society, Science fiction, International Space Station, Lunar outpost, NASA

The closed loop Water Recovery System (WRS) is essential for the ISS and any Lunar Base or Mars Colony, to provide sufficient water supply for their human inhabitants.

Key Points: 
  • The closed loop Water Recovery System (WRS) is essential for the ISS and any Lunar Base or Mars Colony, to provide sufficient water supply for their human inhabitants.
  • Many different technologies have been proposed as solutions to provide nearly total water recovery for long duration space craft missions.
  • SANUWAVE is proud to announce that it was selected as one of the companies that can help with the mitigation of the bacterial biofilms formed inside the WRS.
  • This is why the WRS is crucial to the future success of NASA missions to Moon and Mars.

CLPS Incorporation Announces Strategic Investment in UniDev to Further Enhance Its Capability in IT Solution Delivery

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Engines, Exploration of the Moon, Artemis program, Commercial Lunar Payload Services, Private spaceflight, Caterpillar Inc., Companies

Upon closing of the transaction, CLPS, through its wholly owned subsidiary, ChinaLink Professional Services Co. Ltd., will hold 15% ownership stake in UniDev.

Key Points: 
  • Upon closing of the transaction, CLPS, through its wholly owned subsidiary, ChinaLink Professional Services Co. Ltd., will hold 15% ownership stake in UniDev.
  • UniDev is focused on providing customized digital transformation solutions to companies and banks in Mainland China.
  • UniDev also explores the utilization and integration of artificial intelligence and big data applications into its solutions.
  • Mr. Raymond Lin, Chief Executive Officer of CLPS, said, "UniDev is in the height of a rapid business development.

Luxembourg Space Agency: France-Luxembourg Space Cooperation Quadripartite Agreement to Focus on Exploration and Space Resources

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Technology, Research, Satellite, Oil, Gas, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Alternative energy, Energy, Science, Exploration of the Moon, Spaceflight, Outer space, Natural Resources, Self-sustainability, Space colonization, Space manufacturing, European Space Agency, In situ resource utilization, CNES, Secondary sector of the economy, Space exploration

CNES , the Luxembourg Space Agency ( LSA ), the European Space Resources Innovation Centre ( ESRIC ) and Air Liquide signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) confirming their commitment to work together on developing research and technology (R&T) activities.

Key Points: 
  • CNES , the Luxembourg Space Agency ( LSA ), the European Space Resources Innovation Centre ( ESRIC ) and Air Liquide signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) confirming their commitment to work together on developing research and technology (R&T) activities.
  • In the months ahead, the four partners will be pursuing their discussions on research projects encompassing space exploration and in situ resource utilization (ISRU).
  • Based in Luxembourg, ESRIC is unique of its kind and is focusing on the use of Space Resources for human and robotic exploration.
  • It is powered by LSA and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), with The European Space Agency ( ESA ) as a strategic partner.

NASA, Northrop Grumman Finalize Moon Outpost Living Quarters Contract

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Spaceflight, Spacecraft, Artemis program, Outer space, Joint ventures, Exploration of the Moon, Lunar Gateway, Power and Propulsion Element, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Grumman

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA and Northrop Grumman of Dulles, Virginia, have finalized a contract to develop the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) for Gateway, which will be a critical way station and outpost in orbit around the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis program.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA and Northrop Grumman of Dulles, Virginia, have finalized a contract to develop the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) for Gateway, which will be a critical way station and outpost in orbit around the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis program.
  • Under the contract, Northrop Grumman will be responsible for attaching and testing the integrated HALO with the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE), being built by Maxar Technologies.
  • Northrop Grumman will also lead the integrated PPE and HALO spacecraft turnover and launch preparation with SpaceX, and support activation and checkout of HALO during the flight to lunar orbit.
  • The integrated PPE and HALO will be the Gateway's foundation, enabling humanity's first permanent outpost in orbit around the Moon.

ISAE-SUPAERO's "Collaborative Rover and Drone" Project, Facilitating the Exploration of the Moon

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Engineering, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Education, Data management, Education, Spaceflight, Outer space, Exploration of the Moon, Autonomous robot, Self-replication, Rover, Lunar rovers, Robot

But before being able to settle on the Moon in a prolonged way to exploit its resources or as a logistic support for future exploration missions further away, an exploration work is necessary.

Key Points: 
  • But before being able to settle on the Moon in a prolonged way to exploit its resources or as a logistic support for future exploration missions further away, an exploration work is necessary.
  • The use of autonomous robotic systems would allow mapping of dangerous or hard-to-reach areas from space, before eventually deploying infrastructure such as a spaceport or human habitation.
  • Thanks to the cartography made by the drone, the rover is able to choose the shortest path and to determine the possible obstacles, which allows to shorten each exploration mission.
  • In the perspective of a lunar installation, the robots would intervene in support of critical activities.

Tuxera and Puli Space Technologies Set to Touch Down on the Moon in 2022 Aboard Peregrine Lander

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Spaceflight, Google Lunar X Prize, Outer space, In spaceflight, Commercial Lunar Payload Services, Exploration of the Moon, Lunar rovers, Astrobotic Technology, Memory of Mankind on the Moon, Puli Space Technologies, X Prize Foundation, Puli

Puli Space Technologies' project, "Memory of Mankind (MoM) on the Moon" is one of 25 planned payloads aboard Astrobotic 's Peregrine Mission One (PM1).

Key Points: 
  • Puli Space Technologies' project, "Memory of Mankind (MoM) on the Moon" is one of 25 planned payloads aboard Astrobotic 's Peregrine Mission One (PM1).
  • Hungarian-based Puli Space Technologies was founded in 2010 to launch on Google Lunar XPRIZE (GLXP), the world's highest-paying technology competition.
  • In 2016, Puli and Astrobotic Technology announced that Team Puli would have a unique payload carried to the moon on Astrobotic's Peregrine Lander .
  • The "Memory of Mankind (MoM) on the Moon" is not the stopping point for Puli Space Technologies, however.

Tuxera and Puli Space Technologies Set to Touch Down on the Moon in 2022 Aboard Peregrine Lander

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Spaceflight, Google Lunar X Prize, Outer space, In spaceflight, Commercial Lunar Payload Services, Exploration of the Moon, Lunar rovers, Astrobotic Technology, Memory of Mankind on the Moon, Puli Space Technologies, X Prize Foundation, Puli

Puli Space Technologies' project, "Memory of Mankind (MoM) on the Moon" is one of 25 planned payloads aboard Astrobotic 's Peregrine Mission One (PM1).

Key Points: 
  • Puli Space Technologies' project, "Memory of Mankind (MoM) on the Moon" is one of 25 planned payloads aboard Astrobotic 's Peregrine Mission One (PM1).
  • Hungarian-based Puli Space Technologies was founded in 2010 to launch on Google Lunar XPRIZE (GLXP), the world's highest-paying technology competition.
  • In 2016, Puli and Astrobotic Technology announced that Team Puli would have a unique payload carried to the moon on Astrobotic's Peregrine Lander .
  • The "Memory of Mankind (MoM) on the Moon" is not the stopping point for Puli Space Technologies, however.

Back To Space Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 14 and Award for SpaceX

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Spaceflight, Outer space, Spacecraft, Exploration of the Moon, In spaceflight, National Register of Historic Places in Brevard County, Florida, Space tourism, Apollo program, SpaceX, Apollo 1, Kennedy Space Center, NASA

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Back To Space, LLC , and Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot, Charlie Duke, will be giving an award to SpaceXduring the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of Apollo 14 at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday, June 19.

Key Points: 
  • MERRITT ISLAND, Fla., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Back To Space, LLC , and Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot, Charlie Duke, will be giving an award to SpaceXduring the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of Apollo 14 at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday, June 19.
  • At the apex of the event, a lifetime achievement award, the MOON TO MARS, will be presented to SpaceX and its leadership for significant work in the transformation of humanity and pushing the boundaries of exploration.
  • Six years after Kennedy's speech, Walter Cunningham, who will attend the event, flew the first Apollo mission.
  • Like NASA, many of their early rockets exploded.With dedication, persistence and vision, SpaceX is now carrying astronauts and supplies to Space.