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 […]

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 […]

NASA has begun its second Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) for the Artemis II mission, having previously encountered hydrogen leaks during the first attempt. The Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle remained on Launch Complex 39B for this rehearsal, allowing engineers to conduct necessary adjustments without rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, thus aiming to avoid […]

SpaceX has made significant strides in its launch preparations by successfully completing a full test of the water-cooled top deck on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) located at Pad 2. Conducted on Monday, this test is an essential step towards ensuring that the infrastructure can withstand the intense power generated by the 33 Raptor 3 […]

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. […]