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An Artemis astronaut reported visible charring on the Orion capsule's heat shield after the crew's reentry from lunar distance. The observation adds to ongoing NASA and contractor evaluation of Orion's Avcoat ablative material, which showed unexpected erosion during the uncrewed Artemis I mission. Engineers will assess
Blue Origin's Endurance lander and China's Chang'e 7 are both in final launch preparations for missions targeting Shackleton Crater near the Moon's south pole. The site's water ice reserves make it the most strategically valuable lunar real estate, with direct bearing on future propellant production and long-term surfa
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An Artemis astronaut reported visible charring on the Orion capsule's heat shield after the crew's reentry from lunar distance. The observation adds to ongoing NASA and contractor evaluation of Orion's Avcoat ablative material, which showed unexpected erosion during the uncrewed Artemis I mission. Engineers will assess
2mo ago · 1 min · Technology
Blue Origin's Endurance lander and China's Chang'e 7 are both in final launch preparations for missions targeting Shackleton Crater near the Moon's south pole. The site's water ice reserves make it the most strategically valuable lunar real estate, with direct bearing on future propellant production and long-term surfa
2mo ago · 1 min · Technology
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