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💙🚀 #IHI subsidiary, IHI Aerospace has received a certification of appreciation from JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for its role in the "Small Lunar Landing Demonstrator (SLIM)" project, which showcases pinpoint landing technology on the moon. 🛰🌕 SLIM aims to develop precise landing technology for scientifically interesting lunar sites, utilizing 12 thrusters designed by #IHIAerospace for attitude adjustment during landing. The technologies demonstrated will support future Japanese space missions, including the Mars Satellite Exploration Project and the Lunar Polar Mission. 🌌💚 #IHIAerospace is committed to advancing human activities in space and promoting Japan's space industry. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eyn9x5hN #IHIAP #Space #Propulsion #Thruster

Since its inception in August 1969, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) space exploration journey has been marked by significant milestones, and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark 2 (GSLV Mk2) attests to India’s growing might in space exploration technologies. GSLV Mk2 was crafted by ISRO to cater to the launch of communication satellites in geo-transfer orbit. Initially, Cryogenic stages supplied by the Russian company, Glavkosmos, were used. But, with the rise in tensions between Russia-US relations, India resolved to develop its cryogenic technology which saw its induction in January 2014. GSLV MK 2 comprises three primary stages with an additional fourth stage. The first stage is solid-fueled. The second stage is liquid-fueled and utilizes storable propellants. Finally, the upper stage is powered by a cryogenic engine, which utilizes LOX and LH2 as propellants. Additionally, there’s also a fourth stage. In this stage, the satellite gets the final push it needs to reach its farthest point from Earth, called The Apogee. As India continues its journey in space exploration, GSLV MK 2 remains a beacon of innovation and achievement. It continues to serve as a cornerstone of India's various space programs and supports a myriad of space missions. Authored by Tonmoy Paul for the Covering ISRO. #isro #gslv #rocket #launchvehicle #chandrayaan #mangalyaan #cryogenicengine #satishdhawanstation #gaganyaan #rocketscience #aerospace #sriharikota

ispace's RESILIENCE lunar lander will carry 6 customer payloads, including our own TENACIOUS rover developed by ispace-EUROPE, on its journey to the lunar surface. We're pleased to highlight our payload customers as we get ready for launch! In the upper payload bay, RESILIENCE will carry water electrolyzer equipment from Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., a HAKUTO-R corporate partner. Water electrolysis is a technique in which the water molecule can be broken down into oxygen and hydrogen gas using an electric current. Hydrogen gas is a key component of hydrogen fuel, which is widely expected to be used as propellant for satellites and spacecraft operating between the Earth and the Moon, as well as those traveling to deeper space, such as to Mars. #ispace #HAKUTO_R #VentureMoon #RESILIENCE #TENACIOUS #M2Payloads

Beaming Power to a Lunar Rover Getting power to infrastructure on the Moon’s surface is a key challenge for lunar exploration. Canadensys Aerospace Corporation is proud to be supporting Volta Space Technologies to make lunar power beaming a reality!   See the video here: https://lnkd.in/evyCucwN

🚀Arianespace Explores Future Upgrades for Ariane 6 Rocket Arianespace is taking significant steps towards enhancing the capabilities of its Ariane 6 rocket. The company has announced that it is currently assessing potential post-Block-2 upgrades, tentatively termed “Block 3,” which could be introduced in the 2030s, depending on approval outcomes.  At a recent Ariane 6 Users’ Club event held at ESTEC, Arianespace provided insights into the imminent Block 2 upgrades, expected to be operational by the end of 2026. These enhancements include the integration of more powerful P160 boosters and a new variant of the Vinci upper stage engine, as well as modifications to the lower liquid propulsion module. These advancements are anticipated to increase the rocket's payload performance to low Earth orbit by approximately two tonnes, marking a substantial improvement for payload delivery capabilities.  Furthermore, Arianespace shared exciting prospects regarding post-Block-2 upgrades, which could elevate the rocket's payload performance for lunar transfer orbit from 8.6 tonnes to 9.9 tonnes. This upgrade would enable Ariane 6 to launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Argonaut lander in a single launch, showcasing the rocket's potential to facilitate future lunar exploration missions.  The Argonaut lunar lander is designed as a multi-use platform, capable of delivering up to 2,100 kilograms of cargo to the lunar surface. With a projected launch mass of around 10 tonnes, its successful deployment would be crucial for advancing ESA’s lunar exploration initiatives.  ESA's director of space transportation, Toni Tolker-Nielsen, mentioned in a recent interview with SpaceNews that a final decision on whether to proceed with the Block 3 upgrades will be made in late 2025, coinciding with the agency's next ministerial-level council meeting. In the event that these upgrades do not receive approval, ESA is also considering alternative multi-launch missions for the Argonaut. This plan involves launching two Ariane 6 rockets—one carrying a fuel reservoir and the other transporting the Argonaut lunar lander and its payload. The rockets would dock to ensure the lander is fully fueled for its journey to the Moon.  These developments signal a promising future for the Ariane 6 rocket and its role in the evolving landscape of space exploration.  #Arianespace #Ariane6 #SpaceExploration #LunarMissions #ESA #RocketUpgrades #Aerospace #Innovation

New Post: Thermo-Photo-Catalysis of Water for Crewed Mars Transit Spacecraft Oxygen Supply - https://lnkd.in/eTksFQnq VilekarPrecision Combustion Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a uniquely compact, lightweight, low-power, and durable Microlith® Thermo-Photo-Catalytic (TPC) Reactor for crewed Mars transit spacecraft O2 supply. As crewed space exploration mission destinations move from low Earth orbit to sustained lunar surface habitation toward Mars exploration, the need becomes more intense to supplant heritage …

Canada begins next phase of Canadarm3 development for Lunar Gateway

New Post: Thermo-Photo-Catalysis of Water for Crewed Mars Transit Spacecraft Oxygen Supply - https://lnkd.in/e3fguYHi VilekarPrecision Combustion Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a uniquely compact, lightweight, low-power, and durable Microlith® Thermo-Photo-Catalytic (TPC) Reactor for crewed Mars transit spacecraft O2 supply. As crewed space exploration mission destinations move from low Earth orbit to sustained lunar surface habitation toward Mars exploration, the need becomes more intense to supplant heritage …

New Post: Thermo-Photo-Catalysis of Water for Crewed Mars Transit Spacecraft Oxygen Supply - https://lnkd.in/eTksFQnq VilekarPrecision Combustion Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) proposes to develop a uniquely compact, lightweight, low-power, and durable Microlith® Thermo-Photo-Catalytic (TPC) Reactor for crewed Mars transit spacecraft O2 supply. As crewed space exploration mission destinations move from low Earth orbit to sustained lunar surface habitation toward Mars exploration, the need becomes more intense to supplant heritage …

#China rolled out the #rocket to launch its Chang’e-6 mission early Saturday, with the aim of collecting the first lunar far side samples. The eighth Long March 5 rocket was vertically transferred to the pad at Wenchang #Satellite Launch Center on Hainan island April 27. The Chang’e-6 mission aims to land on the far side of the moon—a region never directly visible from Earth—collect up to 2,000 grams of lunar material, and return it to Earth. Such a mission has never before been attempted. A relay satellite, named Queqiao-2, was launched in March. It is now in a specialized lunar orbit to facilitate communications between the Chang’e-6 on the lunar far side and ground stations on Earth. Chinese authorities have yet to disclose a launch time for Chang’e-6. However, #navigation warnings indicate launch is expected early Friday, May 3. #ChineseSpaceprogram #Spaceprogram #spaceexplpration #lunarspaceprogram