Lasers may pave the way for innovative propulsion systems in space, particularly through the use of graphene aerogels, according to findings from recent research. An international team conducted groundbreaking experiments aboard the European Space Agency’s (ESA) 86th parabolic flight campaign in May 2025, using the ultralight material to explore its potential for steering solar sails […]

As NASA’s Artemis II mission progresses into a pivotal mid-flight phase, the Orion spacecraft is en route to the Moon for a meticulously planned lunar flyby. This marks the first crewed mission beyond low-Earth orbit in over 50 years, with the spacecraft set to complete its closest approach on April 6, 2026. Launched on April […]

This month, the James Webb Space Telescope, a collaborative effort by NASA, ESA, and CSA, unveils its latest breathtaking observations of new celestial formations, showcasing two protoplanetary discs with the potential for planetary development. The visuals feature Tau 042021, located approximately 450 light-years away in the Taurus constellation, and Oph 163131, found around 480 light-years […]

In a groundbreaking achievement that has been over five decades in the making, NASA’s Orion spacecraft named Integrity has successfully executed its trans-lunar injection (TLI) burn, officially embarking on its journey to the Moon. This significant maneuver, which lasted approximately six minutes, used the European Service Module’s AJ10 engine to propel the four-member crew—comprising NASA […]

In a striking showcase of innovation, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has provided a unique perspective of the Moon, Earth’s solitary natural satellite. By cleverly rolling one of its satellites sideways, Sentinel-2 diverted its focus from Earth, allowing it to capture stunning images of the lunar surface. This maneuver is part of a routine calibration endeavor, […]

In a noteworthy exploration, the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has provided new insights into interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shortly after the comet’s closest approach to the Sun in November 2025. During this pivotal moment, Juice deployed five of its scientific instruments to analyze the comet’s activity, with researchers spending weeks sifting through […]

NASA’s Space Launch System soared into the sky from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B on April 1, 2026, marking the start of the long-awaited Artemis II mission. Onboard the Orion spacecraft were four astronauts: Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, an astronaut representing the Canadian Space Agency. This mission will embark […]

Géraldine Naja has officially assumed the role of Director of Space Transportation at the European Space Agency as of April 1, 2026. In this new capacity, she will also serve as the acting director of the recently renamed Commercialisation and Industry Partnership directorate. Upon her appointment, Naja expressed her commitment to building on the strong […]

At 23:35 UTC on December 16, 1972, the Apollo 17 command module, America, executed its final trans-Earth injection burn, marking the end of an era in crewed lunar exploration as it embarked on its journey back to Earth. From that moment, over half a century passed without any human-capable spacecraft venturing close to Earth’s natural […]

On March 30, 2026, eight CubeSats and a unique payload launched into orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission, marking a pivotal advancement in how data from space is transmitted and processed. Supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), this initiative aims to develop systems capable of relaying crucial, and sometimes life-saving, information more swiftly and effectively. […]