The collapse of UK-based rocket company Orbex has raised concerns over the future of the United Kingdom’s independent space endeavors while highlighting the competitive landscape in the European small satellite launch sector. On February 11, 2026, Orbex announced that it had initiated a process akin to Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S., after exhausting efforts […]

Recent research has revealed that river deltas across the globe are sinking at alarming rates, creating a significant challenge as sea levels rise. These low-lying regions, which host around 5% of the Earth’s population and include major cities like Kolkata, Shanghai, and New Orleans, are at the forefront of climate change impacts. A comprehensive study […]

The SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on February 14, at 20:15 GMT, as it carried a diverse crew of astronauts and cosmonauts for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) εpsilon mission. This launch took place on February 13, when the Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space […]

The SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on February 14, 2026, at 20:15 GMT (21:15 CET), signaling the beginning of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) epsilon mission. The crew, comprising ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, and Russian cosmonaut Andrei Fedyaev, was launched aboard […]

European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot has officially embarked on her mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 40 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking a significant moment for both Adenot and the broader international space community. As mission specialist, she […]

In a landmark moment for the European Space Agency (ESA), astronaut Sophie Adenot has officially embarked on her journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Crew-12 mission. The mission was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on February 13, 2026, at 10:15 GMT. […]

SpaceX and NASA are gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of Crew-12, the latest mission under the Commercial Crew Program, which marks the 12th operational crew rotation to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for liftoff at 5:15 AM EST (10:15 UTC) on February 13, the Crew-12 team will launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket […]

Arianespace is poised to make history with the inaugural launch of its most powerful Ariane 6 rocket variant, the Ariane 64, set for February 12th at 16:45 UTC. This launch will take place at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, during a 28-minute launch window. The Ariane 64, equipped with four solid rocket […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to participate in the Munich Security Conference (MSC), a significant global platform for discussing international security matters, scheduled to take place from February 13 to 15 at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich. ESA’s Director General, Josef Aschbacher, will engage with high-ranking political leaders, industry representatives, and security […]

In a dazzling twist ideal for lovers and stargazers alike this Valentine’s Day, a recent weather forecast from Astronomy Now magazine reveals the outer reaches of our Solar System are predicted to experience a rainfall of diamonds. This extraordinary phenomenon, while not observable from the comfort of Earth, could be witnessed within the depths of […]