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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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Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Testing Collection [Leonard]

This collection consists of the following material documenting the structural testing of Grumman's Apollo Lunar Module system: Grumman reports, notes, schedules, and test results; NASA mission reports ...
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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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NASA prepares for Lunar Terrain Vehicle testing

"The Ground Test Unit will help NASA teams on the ground, test and understand all aspects of rover operations on the lunar surface ahead of Artemis missions," said Jeff Somers, engineering lead for ...
Science Daily

Blue Origin’s new moon lander just survived extreme space testing on Earth

A bold step toward returning humans to the Moon is underway with Blue Origin’s uncrewed MK1 “Endurance” lander, designed to test the technologies that future astronauts will rely on. Built in ...
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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 ...