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The European Space Agency has announced plans to expand its Earth-observing satellite missions with the selection of two new Scout satellites: Hibidis and SOVA-S. Chosen from four competitive proposals, these missions will address critical scientific inquiries, exploring both terrestrial biodiversity beneath forest canopies and the influence of atmospheric gravity waves at high altitudes. Hibidis, short […]

The European Space Agency’s Smile satellite successfully launched aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on May 19, 2026. The rocket lifted off at 04:52 BST, 05:52 CEST, or 00:52 local time. This mission, designated as Vega-C flight VV29, saw the 35-meter tall, 210-tonne rocket use three solid-propellant stages to carry Smile […]

Before the Smile spacecraft can embark on its mission to investigate how Earth reacts to solar particle streams and radiation bursts from the Sun, it has undergone extensive preparations back on Earth. The final stages of its journey began at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, where the spacecraft was fueled and encased within its protective […]

The latest iteration of SpaceX’s Starship program is taking shape with the introduction of Ship 39, the first vehicle from the newly designated Block 3. This evolution builds on the experiences and data gathered from previous test flights, specifically the SN8 to SN15 phases, incorporating valuable insights while maintaining the core strengths of Block 2. […]

An image from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission showcases Ecuador’s capital, Quito, as it spans 40 kilometers within a high-altitude valley in the Andes. At an impressive elevation of 2,850 meters, Quito holds the distinction of being the only capital city situated in close proximity to an active volcano. The city is notably overlooked by Pichincha […]

Rocket Lab commenced 2026 by surpassing all its previous records set in the prior year. The company achieved a remarkable milestone, securing more new launch contracts in just three months than the total missions flown throughout 2025. Additionally, Rocket Lab completed its acquisition of the laser communications company Mynaric AG, entered into a binding agreement […]

SpaceX is finalizing a state-of-the-art launch pad specifically designed for its Starship rocket, marking a significant improvement from previous setups. The new pad, located near Block 3 of Starship, incorporates insights gained from the first eleven launch missions and aims to improve the reusability of the launch infrastructure. The redesigned pad features a modern layout, […]

ESA’s Mars Express has recently turned its gaze toward Shalbatana Vallis, a captivating Martian valley that showcases the planet’s complex geological history characterized by signs of water, volcanic activity, and impact craters. This substantial channel, which stretches approximately 1,300 kilometers—or roughly the length of Italy—lies near Mars’s equator. The latest images from Mars Express’s High […]

The International Space Station (ISS) is poised to receive a fresh cargo delivery as the SpaceX Falcon 9 prepares for the CRS-34 resupply mission. Initially set to launch on Tuesday, May 12, at 7:16 PM EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the launch was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. A new […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to livestream the launch of the European-Chinese Smile mission on May 19, 2026, at 04:52 BST (05:52 CEST, 00:52 local time). The mission will take off aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Viewers can tune in beginning at 05:30 CEST to watch the launch, […]