T+5: Space Stations Around the Moon and Mars, ExoMars 2016, and China’s Momentum in Space - a podcast by Anthony Colangelo

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.

• Orbital ATK Advocates Cislunar Outpost as America's Next Step in Human Space Exploration | Orbital ATK News Room


• Mars Base Camp · Lockheed Martin


• Orbital ATK unveils cislunar habitat plan, potential missions for SLS and Orion | NASASpaceFlight.com


• Lockheed Martin outlines plan to send humans to Mars orbit by 2028 - SpaceFlight Insider


• Thales Alenia Space-built ExoMars spacecraft completes functionality analysis. All is nominal on board | Thales Group


• China reveals design for planned Tiangong 3 space station - SpaceFlight Insider


• China to debut new rocket and spaceport next month – Spaceflight Now


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