Topic: lunar lander
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Unveiling NASA's Simplified Starship Moon Mission Plan
NASA is urging its lunar lander partners, SpaceX and Blue Origin, to develop simpler and faster strategies for the Artemis III Moon mission to expedite astronauts' return to the lunar surface. SpaceX is evaluating a "simplified" version of its Starship system, aiming to streamline the mission arc...
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UAE's Rashid Rover 2 Set for 2026 Moon Mission
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has completed development and testing of the Rashid Rover 2, which is now heading to the U.S. for further preparations with Firefly Aerospace ahead of its 2026 launch to the Moon's far side. This mission is supported by a strategic partnership with Firefly Aer...
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UAE and France Forge Space Alliance Ahead of Rashid Rover 2 Launch
The UAE and France are enhancing their space collaboration through a new partnership focused on the Emirates Lunar Mission, with CNES supplying cameras and a module for the Rashid Rover 2. The mission, set for a 2026 lunar landing on the far side of the Moon, aims to conduct scientific experiment...
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SpaceX Targets Mid-March for Upgraded Starship Test Flight
SpaceX targets a mid-March inaugural test flight for its significantly upgraded Starship V3, designed for launching advanced Starlink satellites and enabling orbital docking for future moon and Mars missions. The development faces urgency due to SpaceX's potential public offering and NASA's lunar...
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