Preparations are ramping up for the anticipated launch of the MetOp Second Generation-B1 weather satellite, scheduled to enter orbit later this year. Extensive testing is currently being conducted to ensure that the satellite’s impressive 11-meter-long solar wing will deploy as intended. The MetOp-SG mission involves two satellites that work together to enhance Europe’s capability for […]

This week, the space sector is brimming with excitement as SpaceX prepares to execute a busy launch schedule featuring seven missions, primarily carried out by its Falcon 9 rocket. Among these missions are five dedicated to the Starlink project, with launches taking place at SpaceX’s facilities in both Florida and California. Additionally, Rocket Lab is […]

Sophie Adenot, born in 1982 in France, is a remarkable figure in the realms of engineering and aviation. Currently serving as a colonel in the French Air and Space Force, she has made significant strides in her career, particularly as a helicopter test pilot. In a groundbreaking move in 2022, Adenot was selected as a […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) is reminding potential candidates that time is running out to apply for the Graduate Trainee positions for 2026, with the application period closing on February 28. Aspiring professionals in fields such as engineering, science, and business are encouraged to seize this chance to begin a career in the space industry. […]

Recent observations made by NASA’s Juno orbiter have shed light on the intricate structure of Europa’s ice shell, essential for understanding the potential of this enigmatic moon to harbor life. Since Juno entered Jupiter’s orbit in July 2016, it has been instrumental in studying not only Europa but also Jupiter’s other icy moons, Ganymede and […]

NASA is preparing to potentially move the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This decision comes in response to an unexpected interruption in the helium flow within the rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS), which was detected overnight on […]

On February 17, 2026, the Moon traversed the path between the Earth and the Sun, resulting in an annular solar eclipse characterized by a prominent ‘ring of fire.’ This phenomenon occurred as the Moon was positioned farther away in its elliptical orbit, preventing it from fully obscuring the Sun. The event was notably documented by […]

Following a stark evaluation from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman regarding the Boeing CST-100 Starliner program, Boeing has responded, asserting that the insights will bolster their ongoing improvements for the crewed spacecraft. Isaacman’s remarks highlighted not just technical issues but deeper systemic failures in leadership and decision-making that might jeopardize the safety culture within NASA’s human […]

The Smile spacecraft has embarked on its journey to study the interaction between the Earth and the solar wind, a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The spacecraft was transported from ESA’s technical center in the Netherlands to the Port of Amsterdam, where it was loaded onto […]

In a groundbreaking achievement, an international team of astronomers has successfully mapped the vertical structure of Uranus’s upper atmosphere for the first time, shedding light on the distribution of temperature and charged particles at various altitudes. Using the advanced capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRSpec instrument, the researchers conducted observations of Uranus during […]