Chinese language scientists have found a brand new lunar mineral. The mineral (pictured) was discovered in samples introduced again by China’s Chang’e-5 mission, which landed in December 2020 and was the primary lunar pattern return mission for the reason that Seventies. The mineral has been named Changesite–(Y) after the mythological Chinese language goddess of the Moon. Picture credit score: Beijing Analysis Institute of Uranium Geology.
The Artemis I rocket is getting again on monitor for a launch to the Moon. Groups have changed the seals on the Area Launch System rocket’s core stage, which is the place a liquid hydrogen leak was detected throughout the Artemis I launch try on Sept. 3. The system might be examined once more quickly to find out whether or not it will possibly launch on Sept. 27, which NASA has recognized as the subsequent launch alternative.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard spaceship is going through launch challenges too. An issue with the suborbital car triggered an in-flight abort a minute after liftoff Sept. 12. The car was uncrewed, crammed solely with a capsule containing science and engineering payloads that parachuted to a secure touchdown.
