Tag: space-exploration
Astronomers Raise Concerns Over Massive Orbital Satellite Projects
Astronomers warn that plans for thousands of satellites and orbital mirrors threaten the future of space observation.
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ESA Secures Crew Dragon Flight for European Astronauts to ISS Before Station’s Retirement
European astronauts will gain vital ISS experience as ESA arranges Crew Dragon flights ahead of the space station’s planned retirement.
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Astronomers Discover 15 New Moons Around Jupiter and Saturn
Recent observations have revealed 15 previously unknown moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn, expanding the known satellite count in our Solar System.
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China Selects Asteroid Target for Planned Kinetic Impact Mission
China has chosen an asteroid for a kinetic impact mission aimed at planetary defense, aiming to strike it around 2029 following a launch in late 2027.
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NASA Moves SLS Rocket and Orion Spacecraft to Launch Pad Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA has positioned the SLS rocket and Orion capsule at Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39B for the upcoming Artemis II lunar mission.
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NASA Loses Contact with Mars Orbiter MAVEN but Continues Efforts to Reestablish Link
NASA lost communication with the MAVEN Mars orbiter in December 2025 but remains hopeful about restoring contact despite challenges.
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Hidden Ancient River Delta Beneath Mars Surface
NASA’s Perseverance rover has identified a previously unknown ancient river delta buried beneath Mars’ surface, revealing new insights into the planet’s watery past.
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NASA Completes Final Preparations for Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA finalizes preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, as launch approaches in two weeks.
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SpaceX Completes First Static Fire Test of New Super Heavy Booster Version
SpaceX successfully completed the first static fire test of the latest Super Heavy booster, advancing plans for a historic Starship launch.
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All Key Nitrogen Bases for Life Found in Samples from Asteroid Ryugu
Scientists discovered all five fundamental nitrogenous bases essential for DNA and RNA in samples from asteroid Ryugu, supporting theories of life’s extraterrestrial origins.
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China Advances Construction of Spacecraft for Mars Sample Return Mission
China progresses in building spacecraft for its Tianwen-3 mission, focusing on Mars sample collection and return technologies.
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NASA Clears Artemis II for Launch, Marking a New Step Toward Lunar Return
NASA approves Artemis II mission for flight, setting the stage for the first crewed lunar journey since Apollo.
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