Tag: space-exploration
Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Set to Deliver Nearly 5 Tons of Supplies to the ISS
NASA prepares to launch the upgraded Cygnus XL spacecraft carrying almost 5 tons of cargo to the International Space Station.
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NASA’s Artemis II Mission Concludes as Orion Capsule Returns to Earth
NASA’s Artemis II spacecraft completed its lunar flyby and safely splashed down near San Diego after over nine days in space.
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NASA and Roscosmos Extend Service Life of ISS’s Oldest Module to 2032
NASA and Roscosmos will keep the ISS’s oldest Functional Cargo Block module operational through 2032, along with extending the Zvezda module’s service life.
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Artemis II Astronauts Achieve Historic Communication Link with ISS Crew from Lunar Orbit
For the first time, astronauts orbiting the Moon on Artemis II directly communicated with crew aboard the ISS circling Earth, marking a milestone in space missions.
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Russia Plans Full Deployment of Its Orbital Station by 2034
Russia aims to complete the full configuration of its new orbital station in space by 2034, according to a leading project official.
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Artemis II Crew Captures Unique Total Solar Eclipse from Lunar Orbit
During its mission beyond the Moon, Artemis II crew captured a rare total solar eclipse lasting nearly an hour from space.
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Russia Delays Launches of Three Lunar Missions to Early 2030s
Russia has postponed its lunar missions Luna-28, Luna-29, and Luna-30, with launches now scheduled for 2032–2036, marking a significant shift in its space exploration timeline.
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Artemis II Commander Captures Lunar Surface Using iPhone 17 Pro Max
During Artemis II’s final approach, commander Reid Wiseman snapped a striking photo of the Moon using his iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Artemis II Astronauts Enter Lunar Gravitational Sphere for First Time in 50 Years
Artemis II crew has entered the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence, marking a key step in NASA’s crewed lunar orbit mission.
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ESA Gaia Data Leads to Discovery of 87 New Stellar Streams in the Milky Way
Using ESA’s Gaia telescope data, astronomers have identified 87 new stellar streams in the Milky Way, significantly expanding knowledge of the galaxy’s structure.
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory Identifies Over 11,000 New Asteroids, Boosting Solar System Catalogs
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has detected over 11,000 previously unknown asteroids, enhancing the catalog of small solar system bodies.
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Orion Spacecraft’s Toilet Malfunctions Again During Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission faces another challenge as the Orion spacecraft’s toilet system malfunctions en route to the Moon.
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