Tag: space technology
NASA and SpaceX Disagree Over Manual Control in Lunar Landing Plans
NASA and SpaceX differ on the use of manual control during lunar landings as they collaborate on human landing system development.
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ESA Develops Self-Healing Material to Protect Future Spacecraft from Micrometeoroid Damage
The European Space Agency is creating a new material designed to autonomously repair micrometeoroid and debris damage on spacecraft.
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China Sets New National Record with Over 90 Space Launches in 2025, Advancing Its Space Ambitions
China achieved more than 90 space launches in 2025, marking a new national record and showcasing key milestones in lunar and Mars exploration.
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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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NASA’s DART Mission Successfully Alters Asteroid Orbit, Marking a First in Space History
NASA’s DART mission marked humanity’s first deliberate change to a celestial body’s orbit by colliding with asteroid Dimorph.
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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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ESA and Chinese Academy Achieve Gigabit Laser Communication With Geostationary Satellites
ESA and China’s Academy of Optoelectronics demonstrate high-speed laser links with satellites orbiting at 36,000 kilometers altitude.
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SpaceX to Begin Regular Starship Launches by Mid-2026, Signals New Era for Cargo Missions
SpaceX plans to start routine cargo missions using its Starship rocket by mid-2026, marking a significant expansion in its space operations.
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NASA Reshapes Artemis Program to Accelerate Lunar Return Amid China Competition
NASA restructures Artemis, delaying lunar landing and scaling back SLS to secure first return to the Moon ahead of China’s advances.
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Pentagon Halts ULA Vulcan Centaur Launches Following Second Booster Anomaly
The Pentagon has paused ULA Vulcan Centaur launches after a second anomaly with a solid rocket booster occurred during recent national security missions.
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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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