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Podcast: Main Engine Cut Off
Episode: T+5: Space Stations Around the Moon and Mars, ExoMars 2016, and China’s Momentum in Space
Description: Orbital ATK and Lockheed Martin unveiled proposals for space stations around the Moon by 2020, and Mars by 2028. ExoMars 2016 completed a functionality analysis test ahead of its October arrival at Mars. China revealed plans for its third space station, and is set to launch a new rocket, with a new spacecraft, from a new launch site in June.
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Mars Base Camp · Lockheed Martin
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Lockheed Martin outlines plan to s...