On October 7, 2014, Japan launched the Himawari 8 satellite, followed by Himawari 9 on November 2, 2016. While these satellites primarily serve to monitor Earth’s weather and phenomena such as typhoons across East Asia and the western Pacific, recent studies have opened a new frontier: using these Earth-bound meteorological instruments to observe our neighboring […]

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the interaction between exoplanets and their host stars, particularly highlighting the phenomenon of ‘clingy’ planets that may inadvertently trigger their own demise. This new understanding comes from observations of exoplanet HIP 67522 b, which orbits a youthful star known as HIP 67522. Here, the planetary dynamics unveil a […]

The final flight of Japan’s H-IIA rocket marked a significant milestone in the nation’s space exploration efforts. On Saturday, the H-IIA F-50 rocket soared into the sky, carrying the GOSAT-GW satellite into orbit. This launch took place at precisely 16:33:03 UTC from the Tanegashima Space Center, an iconic site for Japan’s space missions, amidst a […]

Exciting developments are underway aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with the introduction of the Ignis mission, which promises to bring a multitude of innovative scientific experiments to life. Spearheaded by the European Space Agency (ESA), this mission is set to showcase cutting-edge technology and expand our understanding of various scientific fields, ranging from material […]

The launch of the Ignis Mission marks a significant step forward in international cooperation in space exploration, combining expertise from various countries to push the boundaries of science and technology. On June 25, 2025, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roared to life, taking off from the historic launch pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center […]

As summer envelops the Northern Hemisphere and winter blankets the Southern Hemisphere, the cosmic choreography of launches is in full swing. The week ahead promises a packed schedule, with SpaceX set to launch four Falcon 9 missions, highlighting the company’s relentless pursuit of orbital dominance. The excitement begins with the much-anticipated Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) […]

During the bustling atmosphere of the 2025 Paris Air Show, an extraordinary moment unfolded as French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in a conversation with ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot. This pivotal exchange, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s premier aerospace exhibitions, highlighted not only the significance of space exploration but also France’s commitment […]

In a remarkable display of engineering prowess, Relativity Space has made significant advancements in the creation of the launch infrastructure for the Terran R rocket at Launch Complex 16 (LC-16) located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Since breaking ground in January 2019, the site has transformed dramatically, evolving from its origins to become […]

The second day of the International Paris Air Show has proven to be groundbreaking for the European Space Agency as it officially marked the beginning of the industrial development of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). This monumental agreement with OHB System AG represents not just an important step in physics and astronomy, but it […]

The landscape of spaceflight is continuously evolving, and Europe is positioning itself as a key player, particularly within the scope of reentry technology. This evolution is primarily fueled by innovative endeavors like those of ATMOS Space Cargo, which is pioneering the development of advanced reentry vehicles designed to make returning payloads to Earth more accessible […]