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On March 12, 2025, the Hera spacecraft, a pivotal asset in the European Space Agency’s efforts for planetary defense, is set to execute a remarkable flyby of Mars. This maneuver is not just a spectacular cosmic spectacle; it plays an important role in adjusting the spacecraft’s trajectory towards the Didymos binary asteroid system. The gravitational […]

The Moon’s dance across the night sky is a spectacle both poetic and scientific. When we observe a lunar eclipse, we are witnessing a cosmic alignment of Earth, Sun, and Moon. This celestial event occurs exclusively when the Moon is in its full phase, casting the spotlight on the interplay of shadows in our solar […]

At the heart of the ESA and GSMA Foundry initiative lies an exciting opportunity to revolutionize global connectivity through the integration of satellite and terrestrial networks. As the telecommunications landscape rapidly evolves, the need for seamless and reliable connectivity becomes increasingly vital, especially as preferences shift toward marked by disparity in access to digital resources. […]

SpaceX’s upcoming Starship Flight 8 carries with it a meticulously crafted set of objectives designed to push the envelope of what the Starship program can achieve. Having learned valuable lessons from the mishaps of previous flights, especially the unfortunate loss of Ship 33 during Flight 7, the team is ardently focused on a comprehensive mission […]

Driven by renewed attention to where the limits of our solar system remain tantalizingly elusive, the New Horizons spacecraft continues to captivate and inspire awe. Having achieved its historic flyby of Arrokoth, the most distant and primitive object ever studied, the mission is far from over. Recent revelations from chief scientist Alan Stern indicate that […]

In a historic leap for aerospace engineering, metal 3D printing has officially made its debut in the cold vacuum of space. The culmination of years of research and development, this innovative technology was realized aboard the International Space Station (ISS), significantly enhancing our capabilities for in-space manufacturing. With the first metal part—crafted using a dedicated […]

On February 26, 2025, SpaceX demonstrated its ongoing commitment to lunar exploration with the successful launch of the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Intuitive Machines IM-2 NOVA-C lander. The launch occurred at 7:16 PM EST from the historic Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. This mission marked the second lunar launch of the […]

The recent observations of the exoplanet Tylos have unveiled a dynamic and complex atmosphere that behaves in ways that astonish even the most seasoned astronomers. Nestled within the constellation Puppis and orbiting a star with a staggering proximity, Tylos presents an extreme case of atmospheric dynamics, reshaping our understanding of exoplanet weather systems. At the […]

The recent downgrading of the risk associated with asteroid 2024 YR4 to below 1% has provided a collective sigh of relief within the scientific community and beyond. With initial estimates placing its impact risk at 1.3%, and a later spike to 3.1%, the decrease to 0.28% signifies progress in our understanding and tracking of this […]

Imagine the breathtaking spectacle of our planet as seen from the vastness of space, its curves, colors, and intricate details rendered in stunning 4K resolution. That is the vision behind Sen, a pioneering company dedicated to bringing the beauty of Earth into living rooms around the globe. The CEO, Charles Black, shares an invigorating perspective, […]