Tag: space news
China Sets Ambitious Goal to Land Taikonauts in Moon’s Rimae Bode Region by 2030
China plans a crewed lunar mission targeting the geologically rich Rimae Bode region, with testing underway for a 2030 touchdown.
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Russian Telecom Satellite Express-AT1 Declared Lost After Sudden Failure
The Russian communications satellite Express-AT1 suffered an unexpected malfunction, resulting in loss of service for thousands of users.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Confirmed to Pose No Threat to Earth or Moon
Scientists ruled out any collision risk from asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth or the Moon after extended observation up to spring 2025.
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NASA to Replace Boeing’s Delayed SLS Upper Stage with Centaur V Under Revised Moon Mission Plans
Amid delays and budget overruns, NASA swaps Boeing’s SLS upper stage for Centaur V to meet accelerated lunar landing target by 2028.
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NASA Reschedules Artemis Moon Mission Launch to April 1 Amid Technical Challenges
NASA has set a new launch date of April 1 for the Artemis lunar mission after resolving helium transfer issues in the SLS rocket’s intermediate stage.
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SpaceX Sets New Reusability Record with Falcon 9 First Stages Used Over 30 Times
SpaceX achieved a milestone as Falcon 9 rockets’ first stages surpass 30 flights, demonstrating breakthroughs in rocket reusability.
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Technical Issue Puts Artemis II Lunar Mission Launch at Risk
NASA faces delays in the Artemis II lunar mission due to a technical fault requiring removal of the SLS and Orion from the launch pad.
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SpaceX Launches Open Satellite Monitoring System to Enhance Orbital Safety
SpaceX introduces a free satellite tracking platform aimed at reducing collision risks in increasingly crowded low Earth orbit.
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International Crew Returns to Fully Staffed International Space Station After Emergency Evacuation
The International Space Station is back at full crew capacity following the arrival of the Crew Dragon spacecraft with four astronauts after January’s emergency evacuation.
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ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Faces Anomaly During Fourth Launch but Completes Mission
United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket encountered an engine anomaly at liftoff but successfully fulfilled its mission despite unusual flight disturbances.
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SpaceX Delays Mars Mission to Focus on Lunar Projects Amid NASA Partnership
SpaceX postpones its Mars mission this year to prioritize lunar efforts aligned with NASA’s current objectives.
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