China Discusses Human Lunar Missions At Harbin Institute Of Technology
CLEP Chief Engineer Wu Weiren (L-L) Notes “Moon Is Starting Point For China’s Future Space Exploration”; Success With Chang’e-1 Designer & Chang’e-2 / Chang’e-3 Chief Commander Ye Peijian (L-R) Affirms Chang’e-5 Launch For 2017 Is “Going As Planned”; Conference At Harbin With 200 Experts Leads Further Discussion On Crewed Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Space Missions Evolving China Space Ambitions
Credit: CNSA, CRI, Harbin Institute, CLEP, Xinhua, News.CN
Next-Generation Human Space Transportation Beyond Low Earth Orbit Progressing With Orion Spacecraft Designed For Deep Space Exploration; Contractor Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC) Working Closely With NASA In Constructing The Craft; Dr. Michael Hawes, LMSSC VP & Program Manager Discusses Goal Of Deep Space & “We’re Going To Do That Building From The Moon Out” Noting The Benefits Of A Station On Moon Far Side With Power & Communications
Robotic Moon Mission LADEE Neutral Mass Spectrometer Providing Comprehensive Data On Lunar Atmosphere, Surface Conditions & Dust Within The Environment; Mehdi Benna Of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Confirms Presence Of Neon In Moon Exosphere; Along With Helium, & Argon, Neon Is Volatile Enough To Enter Atmosphere From Surface After Deposit By Solar Wind; Benna Notes “It’s Critical To Learn About The Lunar Exosphere Before Sustained Human Exploration Substantially Alters It” Referring To Rocket Exhaust & Spacecraft Outgassing
Comprehensive Gathering Of Organizations, Institutes & Science Leaders With Focus On Human Space Settlement To Be Held By NWI 
Lunar Exploration Analysis Group Annual Meeting 20-22 Oct In Columbia MD; Chaired By (L-R) Clive Neil, Supported By Sam Lawrence (ASU), Jeff Plescia (JHU/APL), Steve Mackwell (LPI) & Representatives For LRO, ESA, ARTEMIS, Commercial Space, Next-Gen Lunar Scientists & Engineers; Recent Findings / Recommendations Include Resource Prospecting At Lunar Poles & Interior, Advancing Lunar CubeSats, Maintaining Moon Missions / Pace Of Discovery To Support International Partnerships, Technologies, Future Crewed Missions To Moon & Mars
Latest Advances In Autonomous Teleoperated Arial Craft (Drones) May Revolutionize Lunar & Other Planetary Explorations In Areas Too Difficult For Human Maneuvering & At Lower Cost; Drones Could Prospect Lunar Surface For Ice & Resources Further Promoting The Ability To Access Moon / Deep Space; Paul Spudis Comments On Drone Challenges Of Different Atmospheres & Adaptions Required And Advantages Of Prolonged Flight Viewing Ability For Geologic Data Collection, Prospecting & Mapping Lunar Polar Regions, Craters, Lava Tubes
