China's Next-Gen Astronaut Capsule for Moon Missions Aces Crucial Pad-Abort Test

Mengzhou spacecraft for China’s moon-landing mission passes landmark test flight

In safety test, safety capsule touched down with airbag cushioning to ensure astronauts survive during rocket failures at lift-off.

China successfully conducts zero-altitude escape test for new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou

China successfully conducted a zero-altitude escape test for the manned spacecraft Mengzhou (Dream Vessel) at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China’s Gansu Province on Tuesday, marking a significant breakthrough in the development of China’s manned lunar exploration program.

Explainer: What China's zero-altitude escape test means for the moon mission

China successfully conducted a critical abort flight test of its next-generation crewed spacecraft Mengzhou, or "Dream Vessel," at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in the country's lunar exploration ambitions.This

China's next-gen astronaut capsule for moon missions aces crucial pad-abort test

China's human spaceflight agency just conducted a crucial pad abort test for its Mengzhou spacecraft as it continues toward its goal of putting boots on the moon before 2030.

China conducts pad abort test for crew spacecraft, advancing moon landing plans

China carried out a successful pad abort test early Tuesday for its next-generation crew spacecraft for moon and low Earth orbit missions. The post China conducts pad abort test for crew spacecraft, advancing moon landing plans appeared first on SpaceNews.