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2 days ago

ESA astronauts take to helicopters for Moon landing training

European Space Agency (ESA) astronauts have completed a helicopter training course to prepare them for upcoming lunar landings. The astronauts in question include Alexander Gerst, Matthias Maurer, Samantha Cristoforetti, and Thomas Pesquet. The course consisted of one week of simulator instruction followed by two weeks of practical flying in Airbus EC135 helicopters. ESA said: "Helicopter training offers a realistic analogue for the dynamics of planetary landings, requiring capabilities such as vertical take-off and landing, terrain-based decision-making, and high levels of coordination and situational awareness."
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3 months ago
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On Apollo 11 lunar landing anniversary, we look at future missions to the moon

NASA is targeting crewed Artemis missions to the moon, highlighting safety and international partnerships as key priorities.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Film

30 Years Ago, A Classic Sci-Fi Thriller Was The Last Gasp Of A Historic Moment

Public interest in lunar missions has significantly declined since the Apollo program.
NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission may not receive the enthusiasm expected from potential audiences.
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