Russia Moon Flight Simulations For 2016-2017
With Vision Of Future Human Moon & Mars Missions, Deputy Director Oleg Orlov – Institute Of Biomedical Problems (IBMP) Notes Importance “For Simulating The Conditions Of Space Flights” & Provides Information Of Ongoing & Future Experiments For Simulated Moon Flight; Data From 8-Day Moon Mission Oct-Nov 2015 Experiment Consisting Of Six Russia Female Scientist To Aid Simulations In 2016; Planning For 14-Day Experiment In 2016, Up To 1-Year Experiment In 2019
Credit: NASA, IBMP, Medical & Biological Problems Institute
First Canada Commander Of ISS Chris Hadfield (TL) Of Expedition 35, Advocating Future Moon Exploration, States “Yes! The Moon Is The Obvious Next Necessary Step”; CSA Continues To Take Advantage Of Moon / Mars Analogs In Arctic: Astronaut David Saint-Jacques (TC) Returning From Training Expedition On Kaskawulsh Glacier In Yukon, Data From Astronaut Jeremy Hansen (TR) Mission At Moon Analog Site In Tunnunik Crater Being Reviewed
International Lunar Observatory Association ILO-1 “Moon South Pole Astronomy” Vision To Be Featured In Honolulu At International Astronomical Union (IAU) Triennial General Assembly Poster Session 3-7 August; ILOA Galaxy Imaging Is Being Conducted With Lunar Ultraviolet Telescope Aboard Chang’e-3 Lunar Lander; ILOA Advancing Astronomy From The Moon With Contractor Canadensys Aerospace & Human Moon Missions With Golden Spike Company; IAU Is The Largest Gathering Of Professional Astronomers
Change-5 Vehicles Undergoing Plume Deflector Comprehensive Validation Testing; Chang’e-5 T1 Service Module In Orbit Around Moon Collecting Data For Sample Return / Future Landing Missions; Chang’e-4 Team Experts At CNSA & ESA Discussing Objectives, Tasks & Payloads For 2018 Mission; Chang’e-3 & Yutu In Lunar Day 21 Are The Only Spacecraft Operating On Moon Surface; Chang’e-2 Heading Into Deep Space Toward 300M-km Apogee
Paul Spudis (TR) Of LPI Supports Refining Lunar Water Into Rocket Fuel To Assist Deep Space Exploration; Spudis Raises Concerns On Projected Cost & Quasi-Commercial Lunar Authority Proposing NASA Base To Protect American Interest; Charles Miller (TL) NexGen President & Study’s Principal Investigator Outlines Feasibility Of Returning To Moon By Leveraging Commercial Partnerships; Paper Opens Discussions & Considerations With Upcoming Presidential Elections
Preparations For Crewed Moon Missions / Lunar Base In Near Term (~5-7 Years) Possible With Innovative Cost Reducing Strategies Using Partnership Methods & Competing Commercial Service Providers; Benefits Of Lunar Structures / Commercial Mining To Export Propellant To Lunar Orbit As Economic Development For Extended Space Travel & Deep Space Exploration
Chinese National Space Agency (CNSA) Announces Plan For Chang’e-4 Lunar Lander / Rover / Orbiter To Moon Far Side Late 2018; Launch From Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) Via Long March 3B Rocket; First Soft-Landing & Surface Examination Of Far Side; Discussions With European Space Agency (ESA) For Potential Cooperation Ongoing; Crewed Lunar Landing Is Ultimate Objective Of Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP)
Apollo@50 Considerations, Preparation Energized By New Horizons / Pluto Galaxy Enterprise; Apollo 11 / Armstrong / Aldrin Touchdown Stands As Signature Event Of 20th Century & Points To American / Global Potential For 21st Century Solar System Challenges & Competence; New Horizons New Solar System 3-Zone Confirmation; NASA (JPL) Transformers For Lunar Extreme Environment At Moon South Pole Shackleton Crater; India SpaceWeek Observances At Regional Science Centre-Tirupati To Generate Space Interest & Awareness With Science Director A. Jayaraman (BR)