Tag: orbit

China Launches New Crew to Tiangong Space Station, One Astronaut to Stay for 12 Months

China’s Shenzhou-23 spacecraft docked with Tiangong station; mission includes a crew member staying aboard for a year.

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SpaceX Dragon Successfully Delivers Supplies to the ISS on 34th Mission

SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft completed its 34th mission, autonomously docking with the ISS and delivering critical cargo and equipment.

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Japanese Firms Achieve First Ever Sake Fermentation in Space, Eye Lunar Production

Japanese companies have successfully conducted sake fermentation in orbit, marking a milestone in space biotech with future lunar production plans.

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SpaceX Raises Safety Concerns Over Amazon’s Internet Satellite Deployment

SpaceX has filed a regulatory complaint warning that Amazon’s satellite deployment poses a collision risk due to orbit deviations and lack of transparency.

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Chinese Kinetica-2 Rocket Sets New Cost Benchmark in Commercial Orbital Launches

China’s Kinetica-2 rocket successfully delivered satellites to orbit at a cost lower than SpaceX’s Falcon 9, marking a significant milestone.

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ESA Launches Two Celeste Satellites to Advance Navigation Technology

The European Space Agency deployed two Celeste satellites to test innovative navigation technologies and enhance orbital system resilience.

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Progress MS-33 Cargo Ship to Dock Manually with ISS Due to Antenna Deployment Issue

The Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft will dock manually with the ISS after an antenna deployment malfunction was detected post-launch.

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Crew of Shenzhou-20 Shares Details of Emergency Orbital Evacuation After Window Damage

In a rare account, Shenzhou-20 astronauts reveal their emergency evacuation triggered by cracks in the spacecraft’s window caused by space debris.

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