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T+5: Space Stations Around the Moon and Mars, ExoMars 2016, and China’s Momentum in Space
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T+5: Space Stations Around the Moon and Mars, ExoMars 2016, and China’s Momentum in Space

Orbital ATK and Lockheed Martin unveiled proposals for space stations around the [Moon by 2020](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/05/orbital-atk-cislunar-habitat-missions-sls-orion), and [Mars by 2028](http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/lockheed-martin-organizations/lockheed-martin-outlines-plan-to-send-humans-to-mars-orbit-by-2028/). ExoMars 2016 completed a [functionality analysis test](https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/space/press-release/thales-alenia-space-built-exomars-spacecraft-completes-functionality) ahead of its October arrival at Mars. China revealed plans for [its third space station](http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/missions/human-spaceflight/china-reveals-design-planned-tiangong-3-space-station/), and is set to [launch a new rocket](http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/05/18/china-to-debut-new-rocket-and-spaceport-next-month), with a new spacecraft, from a new launch site in June.

Main Engine Cut Off · Anthony Colangelo

May 25, 201616m 58s

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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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space explorationmecospaceflightspace policyspacexspaceexomarslockheed martinorbital atkspace colonizationhuman spaceflight
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