China’s next-gen lunar spacecraft nails escape test, hits safety milestone in seconds
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China successfully tested its next-gen Mengzhou spacecraft's escape system at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The capsule separated from the escape tower, deployed parachutes, and landed safely using airbags in under two minutes. This milestone advances China's lunar ambitions, aiming for a crewed moon landing before 2030, while NASA faces uncertainty with its Artemis program.
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