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 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. […]

In a week filled with ambitious space undertakings, nine rocket launches are planned across several countries, including the United States, Russia, Kazakhstan, and China. A highlight of the week is NASA’s Artemis II mission, which aims to send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time in over five decades, scheduled for liftoff on […]

As NASA braces for its momentous Artemis II mission, marking the agency’s first crewed launch beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years, the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans stands as a cornerstone of America’s rocket production legacy. This expansive facility, which encompasses 832 acres and boasts over two million square feet of […]

SpaceX is preparing for its upcoming Transporter-16 mission, which will see 119 payloads launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit from California. This mission forms part of SpaceX’s SmallSat Rideshare Program, which has gained a reputation for offering satellite operators an efficient and value for your money alternative to dedicated launch services. The launch is slated to […]