Josef Aschbacher, the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), addressed the press to outline the agency’s ambitious objectives for 2026. At the forefront of these plans is the SMILE mission, which aims to provide the first comprehensive insights into Earth’s response to solar activity, including streams of particles and radiation bursts emitted by […]

SpaceX is ramping up its production efforts for the next iteration of its Starship vehicles at the Starfactory facility located in Starbase, Texas. Currently, the company is working on various phases of assembly for vessels, including up to Ship 48. The spotlight now shifts to the initial two Block 3 vehicles, which are expected to […]

As the holiday season concluded, many people in Europe returned to their workplaces and schools this week, only to be met with an unexpected and severe cold front. This abrupt winter chill brought significant snowfall and icy conditions across various parts of the continent, leading to considerable disruptions in daily life. The adverse weather resulted […]

In a major advancement for Canada’s aspirations in the space sector, the Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) has received the green light from Newfoundland and Labrador’s environmental authorities. The aerospace firm NordSpace is developing this facility near St. Lawrence on the Burin Peninsula, with the recent decision allowing the project to progress without the need for […]

SpaceX is set to dominate the upcoming launch week with three missions on its schedule, continuing its strong start to the year as the provider for the first five launches of 2026. In addition to two flights that expand its Starlink constellation, SpaceX will facilitate a rideshare mission that will include a NASA exoplanet observation […]

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, revealing a unique astronomical entity—a starless cloud rich in gas and dark matter. This object, dubbed “Cloud-9,” is a significant find as it marks the first confirmed instance of such a relic from the early stages of galaxy formation. Principal investigator Alejandro Benitez-Llambay from […]

On January 5, media representatives gathered for a hybrid press conference with French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, marking a significant milestone as she prepares for her inaugural mission to space. Hosted at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Germany, this event served as the final opportunity for the European media to engage with Adenot before […]

In a significant strategic maneuver to enhance its launch capabilities for both military and commercial purposes, the United States Space Force has issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) as of late December 2025. This move aims to optimize prime launch sites for heavy-lift rockets along the East and West Coasts, reflecting a booming demand for […]

SpaceX’s Starship program experienced a pivotal year in 2025, completing five full-stack test flights, though only two achieved successful landing outcomes. The company also made significant advancements in establishing its infrastructure, including the construction of Giga Bays in Texas and Florida, as well as progress on launch pads at Cape Canaveral. At the Starbase facility […]

The European Space Agency’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image of a star-forming region located within the N159 complex, part of the Large Magellanic Cloud, which is situated about 160,000 light-years from Earth. This latest depiction offers a glimpse into a neighboring stellar nursery, complementing a previously released photograph of the same […]