Aerospace

Airbus Inks $17B Plane Order With China

BEIJING/PARIS: On Friday, China made known the $17 billion in ongoing Airbus aircraft contracts. Experts claim that this action was meant to draw attention to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unexpected trip to China, which astounded both the European plane manufacturer and observers of China.

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According to China’s official purchasing agency CASC, 140 Airbus aircraft were acquired during Scholz’s one-day visit, including 132 members of the A320 family and eight A350 wide-body aircraft.

The business, which is based in the Netherlands, noted that the agreement signed on Friday covers 132 of its A320 aircraft and 8 of its A350 models.

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In the morning trade of the afternoon, shares of Airbus were up.

The announcement comes as Olaf Scholz, who was appointed German chancellor last year, is in Beijing for the first-ever meeting with Xi Jinping, president of China.

Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.