Astronomers are eagerly anticipating the perihelion of a new comet from the Kreutz family, expected to take place during the first week of April 2026. The comet, provisionally designated as 6AC4721, was spotted on January 13 and is considered a significant potential discovery if confirmed as part of the Kreutz group. Kreutz comets, known for […]

A recent image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite has provided a striking view of iceberg A23a in the South Atlantic Ocean, which once held the title of the world’s largest iceberg. The clear, cloud-free photograph reveals early indicators that the iceberg is on the brink of complete disintegration. Originally calved from the Filchner-Ronne ice […]

After a decade of orbiting the Earth, the Sentinel-2A satellite is proving its longevity by continuing to provide significant contributions to Earth observation. As the original member of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, which includes its successors Sentinel-2B and Sentinel-2C, Sentinel-2A is now being repurposed for innovative trials that extend beyond its initial capabilities. Recently, engineers […]

The Crew-11 mission has successfully returned to Earth, marking the end of its journey aboard the International Space Station as the Crew Dragon Endeavour splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 12:40 AM PST on January 15. The crew, which included two NASA astronauts, one astronaut from Japan, and one Russian cosmonaut, was initially scheduled […]

India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), recognized as a cornerstone of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), faced a significant challenge on January 12 as it recorded its second consecutive mission failure. The PSLV-C62 mission, which was intended to deploy the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite, also known as Anvesha, along with 15 additional co-passenger payloads, […]

This week promises a busy schedule for orbital launches, featuring eight attempts predominantly led by SpaceX and various missions from China. SpaceX is planning to deploy two groups of Starlink satellites into the expanding constellation, alongside a mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, which will enhance its satellite capabilities. In parallel, China is set for […]

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of its first rideshare mission of 2026 from Space Launch Complex-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base on January 11. Dubbed the Twilight mission, this launch marks an inaugural venture for SpaceX, diverging from its traditional Transporter and Bandwagon series. The mission lifted off at 5:44 AM […]

NASA has laid out important timelines for the upcoming Artemis II mission, which will mark the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft in more than five decades. This mission will send a crew of four astronauts on a lunar flyby, rekindling humanity’s connection to lunar exploration. The organization […]

NASA has decided to bring the Crew-11 team back from the International Space Station earlier than originally scheduled due to a medical issue involving one of its four members. The specific details of the crew member’s condition have not been disclosed, but the individual is reportedly stable and under close observation. This development prompted the […]

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 […]