Tag: space-exploration
FCC Approves Launch of Reflective Satellite Eärendil-1 Amid Public Backlash
The FCC has authorized a California-based firm’s reflective satellite, sparking controversy over its bright illumination over Earth’s night side.
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NASA Streams 4K Video Live from Lunar Orbit Using Laser Communication
NASA broadcasts a live 4K video stream from lunar orbit, using laser communication and AWS cloud infrastructure for viewers worldwide.
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Blue Origin Valued at $130 Billion Following Initial External Funding Round
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has secured $10 billion in its first external funding round, valuing the space company at $130 billion.
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NASA’s New Horizons Probe Awakens After Record-Breaking Hibernation
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has exited its longest hibernation phase, signaling normal operations after 321 days in sleep mode.
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Chinese Probe Tianwen-2 Reaches Near-Earth Asteroid Kamoʻoalewa but Finds It Smaller Than Expected
China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft arrived at near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, discovering it is significantly smaller than initial estimates suggested.
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United Launch Alliance Phases Out Powerful Atlas V Variant, Final Six Rockets Reserved for Starliner Missions
United Launch Alliance ends the era of its most powerful Atlas V rocket configuration, dedicating the remaining six Atlas V launchers to Starliner missions.
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NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Most Detailed Image of Centaurus A Galaxy
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has released its most detailed imagery to date of the Centaurus A galaxy, showcasing unprecedented clarity.
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JAXA’s Hayabusa2 Probe Completes Close Flyby of Torifune Asteroid
Japan’s Hayabusa2 successfully passed near the 450-meter asteroid Torifune in one of the closest high-speed asteroid flybys on record.
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SETI Updates Protocols Amid Rise of AI-Driven Disinformation on Extraterrestrial Discoveries
SETI revises protocols to address AI-generated disinformation and dubious claims of alien technology detection in today’s media landscape.
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes Marathon Distance on Mars After Over Five Years
NASA’s Perseverance rover traveled 42.2 kilometers on Mars, completing a marathon distance after more than five years of exploration.
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NASA Advances In-Space Refueling Technology Amid Starship Fueling Challenges
NASA tests its own in-space refueling system as multiple Starship refuelings remain crucial for lunar missions.
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SpaceX Conducts First Static Fire Test of New Starship Ahead of 13th Test Flight
SpaceX completed the initial static fire test of the new Starship’s upper stage, marking a key milestone before the 13th test flight.
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