Apollo lunar module
Coverage of Apollo lunar module in the Nexus archive.
- Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon
NASA's Apollo program used lunar landers to put 12 astronauts on the moon, starting with Apollo 11's Eagle module in 1969. The descent stages of these landers remain on the moon, while private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing new lunar landers for NASA's Artemis program, aiming for a return to the moon by 2028.
- Chinese team flags life-threatening ‘glaring weakness’ in Nasa’s Artemis programme
A Chinese team has identified a life-threatening flaw in NASA's Artemis program, highlighting a contrast in approaches between China and the United States regarding main engine failure risks. NASA's Orion spacecraft relies on a single main engine for critical maneuvers, while the article suggests China's approach may differ in prioritizing safety.
- The race to Shackleton Crater is on—will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?
Two spacecraft, Blue Origin's Endurance and China's Chang'e 7, are set to launch later this year to explore Shackleton Crater near the Moon's south pole, aiming to study water ice deposits. Endurance will be the largest lunar lander in history, while Chang'e 7 includes an orbiter, rover, and hopper drone for ice detection.