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, 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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