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The recent Artemis 2 mission, which successfully completed a 10-day journey around the moon, has provided valuable insights and paved the way for future lunar landings. The mission tested the Orion spacecraft"s life support systems and verified its ability to sustain a crew during a lunar mission.
The recent Artemis 2 mission, which successfully completed a 10-day journey around the moon, has provided valuable insights and paved the way for future lunar landings. The mission tested the Orion spacecraft"s life support systems and verified its ability to sustain a crew during a lunar mission.
Blue Origin has completed a crucial static fire test of its New Glenn rocket, keeping the vehicle on track for a planned reflight mission. The successful test paves the way for the reuse of a booster from a previous flight, marking an important milestone in the development of reusable launch technology.
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Canada have signed a General Security of Information Agreement to facilitate the exchange of classified information, enhancing collaboration in space-based surveillance, disaster response, and security-related technologies. This agreement marks a significant step forward in their longstanding partnership, which began in 1979.
Blue Origin has conducted a successful static fire test of its New Glenn rocket, marking a significant milestone in the vehicle"s development and paving the way for a potential launch as early as April 19. The test demonstrated the rocket"s capability to perform a brief, 20-second firing of its seven BE-4 engines.
Lithuania is rapidly developing its space industry, with a complete ecosystem of technology firms, scientific labs, and highly trained professionals, securing significant contracts and collaborating with major agencies like NASA and ESA. The country's growth in the space sector has major implications for the broader aerospace industry.
Scientists have identified a rare, ancient star devoid of heavy elements, providing valuable insights into the formation of the first stars in the universe. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding of the early cosmos and the evolution of stellar populations.
Astroscale, a Japanese space-sustainability company, is set to launch the In-situ Space Situational Awareness-Japan 1 (ISSA-J1) mission in 2027 to inspect two retired Japanese satellites in near-polar orbit. The mission aims to demonstrate new capabilities for satellite operators and enhance space situational awareness.
Researchers have created the largest 3D map of the universe, providing a groundbreaking tool for studying dark energy, a mysterious force driving the acceleration of the universe's expansion. This major breakthrough is expected to significantly advance our understanding of the cosmos.
The Artemis 2 mission, which flew by the Moon in 2024, has sparked feelings of wonder and excitement in an Apollo historian, drawing parallels with the iconic Earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8 astronauts. The mission marks a significant step towards NASA's goal of returning humans to the lunar surface.
Blue Origin has been selected by the U.S. Space Force to develop its first launch site in California at Vandenberg Space Force Base, with plans to launch the New Glenn rocket from the site. This development marks a significant step forward for Blue Origin's launch capabilities and the broader aerospace industry.
The Progress MS-32 spacecraft will undock from the Zvezda module of the International Space Station. It will then de-orbit and burn up in the atmosphere.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope recently completed construction and is wrapping up prelaunch testing. NASA participants in this briefing include: - NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman - Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington - Jamie Dunn, Roman telescope project manager, NASA Goddard - Julie McEnery, Roman telescope senior project scientist, NASA Goddard
Two astronauts will replace a high-definition camera on camera port 3, install a new navigational aid for visiting spacecraft, called a planar reflector, on the Harmony module’s forward port, and relocate an early ammonia servicer jumper — a flexible hose assembly that connects parts of a fluid system — along with other jumpers on the station’s S6 and S4 truss.
As part of its mission extension, JAXA's Hayabusa2 spacecraft will observe S-type asteroid (98943) Torifune during a high-speed fly-by.
Third flyby of ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission on its way to the Jovian system.