Article Archive

Advancements in Space Exploration: Artemis 2 and Starship Progress

NASA's Artemis 2 mission has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of its heat shield, while SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space technology with its next-generation Starship. These developments mark important steps forward in the pursuit of space exploration and have significant implications for the broader aerospace industry.

about 1 month ago60/100

NASASpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

SpaceX Selected to Launch Europe's First Mars Rover Mission

NASA has awarded a contract to SpaceX to launch the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover, Europe's first Mars rover, on a Falcon Heavy rocket in late 2028. This mission marks a significant milestone in the search for life on Mars and demonstrates international cooperation in space exploration.

about 1 month ago60/100

NASASpaceXESA

Commercial SpaceIndustry

SpaceX Achieves Milestone with 600th Falcon Booster Landing During Starlink Mission

On Saturday, March 13, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on a Starlink mission, marking the company"s 600th Falcon booster landing. The mission added 25 broadband internet satellites to the Starlink constellation, further expanding the network.

about 1 month ago40/100

SpaceX

Blue Origin Achieves Milestone with First Reuse of New Glenn Rocket Stage

On April 19, Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for the third time, carrying the BlueBird 7 satellite to low Earth orbit and marking the first reuse of a previously flown New Glenn rocket stage. This achievement demonstrates the company's capability for reusable orbital rockets, a significant milestone in the aerospace industry.

about 1 month ago80/100

Blue OriginAST SpaceMobile

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Hubble Space Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Barred Spiral Galaxy IC 486

The Hubble Space Telescope has successfully imaged the barred spiral galaxy IC 486, located approximately 380 million light-years from Earth, providing valuable insights into the structure and composition of this type of galaxy. The image showcases the galaxy's distinctive central bar-shaped structure and active galactic nucleus.

about 2 months ago20/100

NASAESA

Artemis 2 Orion Capsule"s Heat Shield Performs Successfully During Reentry

The Artemis 2 mission has achieved a significant milestone with the successful reentry of its Orion capsule, whose heat shield withstood the extreme temperatures of Earth"s atmosphere with minimal damage. This outcome is crucial for future crewed missions to the Moon and beyond.

NASACanadian Space Agency (CSA)

Policy & RegulationRegulation

Taiwan Proposes Collaborative Satellite Constellation to Enhance Global Internet Coverage

Taiwan"s space agency has proposed a shared satellite communications constellation with other countries, aiming to provide global internet coverage and leverage its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in the face of growing geopolitical pressure. This move highlights the increasing importance of international collaboration in the space sector.

about 2 months ago40/100

NASASpaceXESA

Giant Magellan Telescope Project Enters Final Design Phase, Seeks Additional Funding

The Giant Magellan Telescope project has reached its final design phase and is seeking further funding to move forward, with the National Science Foundation capping its budget at $1.6 billion. The project"s outcome will have significant implications for the field of astronomy and the broader aerospace industry.

National Science Foundation (NSF)European Southern Observatory

NASACanadian Space Agency (CSA)

NASA"s Artemis 2 Mission Marks Crucial Step Towards Manned Moon Landings

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.

about 2 months ago70/100

Blue Origin Successfully Conducts Static Fire Test of New Glenn Rocket

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.

Blue OriginNASA

ESACanadian Space Agency (CSA)

ESA and Canada Strengthen Ties with Classified Information Exchange Agreement

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.

about 2 months ago40/100

Policy & RegulationRegulation

Blue Origin Successfully Completes Static Fire Test of Reused New Glenn Rocket

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.

Blue OriginNASASpaceX

Lithuania Emerges as a Key Player in the Global Space Industry

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.

NASAESAInnovation Agency Lithuania

Astronomers Discover Pristine Ancient Star, Shedding Light on Early Universe

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.

Johns Hopkins UniversityUniversity of Chicago

Japanese Company Astroscale to Launch Mission for In-Orbit Inspection of Defunct Satellites

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.

Astroscale

Scientists Unveil Largest 3D Map of Universe to Investigate Dark Energy

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.

NSFNOIRLabAURA

Artemis 2 Mission Revives Sense of Wonder for Apollo Historian

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.

NASA

Blue Origin to Establish Launch Site at Vandenberg Space Force Base for New Glenn Rocket

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.

Blue OriginU.S. Space Force

Commercial SpaceIndustry

SpaceX Achieves Key Milestone with Starship V3 Static-Fire Test

SpaceX has successfully conducted a static-fire test of its next-generation Starship V3 upper stage, paving the way for its first launch in early or mid-May. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the development of the Starship program, which aims to provide a reusable and efficient means of accessing low Earth orbit.

SpaceX

Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Completes Ambitious 5-Year Mission to Map the Cosmos

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has successfully concluded its 5-year mission, creating the largest 3D map of the universe by observing 47 million galaxies and quasars, and providing new insights into the mysterious force of dark energy. This achievement marks a major milestone in our understanding of the cosmos, with significant implications for the field of astronomy.

Department of Energy

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Observed Releasing Vast Amounts of Water Vapor

The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission has observed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS releasing enormous quantities of water vapor into space, equivalent to filling 70 Olympic-sized swimming pools daily. This discovery provides valuable insights into the composition and behavior of interstellar comets and their potential role in seeding planets with essential elements.

ESANational Institute for Astrophysics (INAF)

NASA"s Artemis 2 Mission Achieves Historic Crewed Lunar Flight

The Artemis 2 mission has successfully completed its crewed lunar flight, marking the first time humans have visited the moon since 1972, with a documentary by NOVA providing an in-depth look at the engineering challenges and accomplishments of the mission. The mission utilized the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule to carry four astronauts to the moon.

about 2 months ago85/100

NASA

Artemis 2 Mission Completes Historic Lunar Journey with Successful Splashdown

The Artemis 2 mission, crewed by four astronauts from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, has successfully completed its 10-day journey around the moon and back, marking a significant milestone in human space exploration. The mission splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026, paving the way for future lunar missions.

NASACanadian Space Agency (CSA)