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 ...
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Chang’e-6 spacecraft dock in lunar orbit ahead of journey back to Earth

A mission control screen simulation of the Chang'e-6 orbiter (left) and ascent vehicle docked in lunar orbit, June 6, 2024. Credit: Screenshot/CNSA HELSINKI — An ascent vehicle docked with the Chang’e ...
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Uncover the lunar module's interior

This video examines the Apollo Lunar Module, the spacecraft that enabled astronauts to land on the moon's surface. It covers the function and structure of the module, focusing on its two main parts: ...
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Redwire Awarded Contract From Thales Alenia Space to Provide Docking System for European Habitation Module on the Gateway Lunar Space Station

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Redwire Corporation (RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today it has been awarded a contract from prime ...