Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

China Tests the Crew Escape for its New Lunar Capsule


The Chinese Space Agency took a major step toward its 2030 lunar mission goals this week by successfully testing the escape system of its next-generation Mengzhou spacecraft. At the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, engineers conducted their first zero-altitude escape flight test at 12:30 PM when solid rocket engines ignited, propelling the spacecraft skyward for 20 seconds before the return capsule separated, deployed parachutes, and landed safely.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Universe Today

Read more on:

Photo of new lunar capsule

new lunar capsule

Photo of China

China

Related news:

News photo

Water erosion models in China: how to overcome current limitations under an empirical dominance? - EurekAlert!

News photo

China's next-gen astronaut capsule for moon missions aces crucial pad-abort test (video)

News photo

China's grain production: Adaptation levels and mechanisms to climate change - EurekAlert!