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March 03, 2009

China's Lunar Probe Ends Mission With Impact On Moon's Surface

Scientists Given Little Warning Of Planned Deorbit

China's first-ever mission to the moon came to a violent end Sunday, as the Chang'e-1 probe was sent crashing into the lunar surface.

Lowers First Stage Mockup Softly To Arizona Desert

NASA and industry engineers successfully completed the second drop test of a drogue parachute for the Ares I rocket. The test took place February 28 at the US Army's Yuma Proving Ground near Yuma, AZ.

NASA Expected To Award Contracts In Spring

Boeing, through its Space Exploration division, submitted a proposal to NASA last week for Altair lunar lander design support. NASA is expected to award multiple contracts this spring.