Tag: space
Russia’s First Private Spaceport to Begin Construction in Primorsky Krai in 2026
Space Energy plans to build Russia’s inaugural private spaceport in Primorsky Krai for launching small and ultra-light rockets.
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James Webb Telescope Captures Infrared Image of Spiral Galaxy Messier 77 with Bright Core
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals detailed infrared view of Messier 77 spiral galaxy with a luminous core in the constellation Cetus.
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NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft to Perform Critical Gravity Assist Near Mars En Route to Metallic Asteroid
NASA’s Psyche mission will fly within 4,500 km of Mars for a crucial gravity assist on its journey to a valuable metal-rich asteroid.
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Astrophysicists Release Massive Universe Simulation Accessible to Public
Researchers unveil one of the largest universe simulations ever, offering public access to 2.5 petabytes of cosmic evolution data.
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Japanese Astronomers Detect Thin Atmosphere Around Small Kuiper Belt Object, Origin Remains Unclear
A 500-kilometer Kuiper Belt object has been found with a thin atmosphere, challenging current understanding of such distant solar system bodies.
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NASA Boosts Funding for Private Lunar Landers to Secure Moon Base Future
NASA increases investment by nearly 70% to $4.2 billion to encourage private lunar lander development for its permanent Moon base plans.
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Japanese Firms Achieve First Ever Sake Fermentation in Space, Eye Lunar Production
Japanese companies have successfully conducted sake fermentation in orbit, marking a milestone in space biotech with future lunar production plans.
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Atlas V Rocket Launches 29 Amazon Kuiper Internet Satellites, Expanding Constellation to 270
United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket deployed 29 Amazon Kuiper internet satellites, growing the constellation to a total of 270 spacecraft in orbit.
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SpaceX Reaches 50 Orbital Launches in Four Months, Deploys 25 Starlink Satellites with Falcon 9
SpaceX has completed its 50th orbital launch in 2026, deploying 25 Starlink satellites with a veteran Falcon 9 rocket stage.
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Launch Pad for Russian Soyuz-STS Rockets Demolished at Kourou Spaceport
The launch facility for Russian Soyuz-STS rockets at Kourou spaceport in French Guiana was recently dismantled using explosives.
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Progress MS-34 Cargo Ship Launches Toward International Space Station
Progress MS-34 launched successfully from Baikonur, carrying over 2.5 tons of supplies to the International Space Station.
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Japanese OrigamiSat-2 CubeSat Successfully Deploys and Expands Dramatically in Orbit
Japan’s OrigamiSat-2 CubeSat deployed and grew 25 times its original size after launch during the Kakushin Rising mission.
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