China’s Successful Pad Abort Test: A Crucial Step Towards Lunar Ambitions
China’s Successful Pad Abort Test: A Crucial Step Towards Lunar Ambitions China has successfully completed a crucial pad abort test for its next-generation Mengzhou spacecraft, marking a significant advancement in its ambitious lunar exploration program. The test, conducted on June 17th at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, involved the activation of the spacecraft’s launch escape system at zero altitude. This successful maneuver demonstrated the system’s capability to rapidly propel the crew module away from the launch vehicle in the event…