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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