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Tag: space exploration

William A. Anders, a distinguished figure in space exploration and a pivotal member of the historic Apollo 8 mission, has passed away at the age of 90. Anders, a Major General at the time of the Apollo 8 mission, captured the iconic “Earthrise” photograph during the voyage, a moment that became synonymous with the burgeoning […]

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Chinese Spacecraft Lifts Off from Far Side of Moon with First-Ever Samples A Chinese lunar probe has embarked on its return journey to Earth, carrying a groundbreaking collection of rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon. This mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration, as China becomes the first nation […]

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A Chinese spacecraft accomplished a significant feat by successfully landing on the far side of the moon. This achievement, occurring on Sunday, underscores China’s notable progress in the contemporary space race, particularly against the United States. Named after the Chinese mythical moon goddess Chang’e, the lunar probe, Chang’e-6, touched down in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, […]

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Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launch has been rescheduled for June 5 by NASA and Boeing, following the resolution of a computer issue by United Launch Alliance that led to the postponement of the previous attempt. Late on June 2, NASA confirmed that mission managers had greenlit the launch of the Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission […]

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