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This week is a busy one for space missions, with multiple launches scheduled from various countries. SpaceX, in particular, is preparing for four separate Falcon 9 missions, while JAXA and Roscosmos also have significant launches on the horizon. One of SpaceX’s missions is set to launch NASA’s PACE Earth-observation satellite, which aims to provide constant […]

ESA’s deep-space communication station in Spain has received a groundbreaking upgrade that’s set to revolutionize data transfer from space missions. The station’s ‘antenna feed’, which connects the physical Ka-band antenna to the electronic signal transmitter and receiver, is now being cooled to an astonishing temperature of -263°C. That’s just 10 degrees above the coldest temperature […]

Black holes have long captivated scientists and astronomers with their mysterious nature. These incredibly powerful objects, found at the centers of galaxies, possess immense gravitational pulls that can draw in surrounding cosmic material such as gasses, planets, stars, and more. As this material spirals into the black hole, it forms large accretion disks that become […]

Pulsar Fusion, a prominent player in the realm of space technology, has achieved a major milestone by successfully demonstrating the largest ever space engine fired in Britain. The engine, designed to propel a new generation of satellites, represents a significant advancement in in-space propulsion systems. The recent test conducted at the University of Southampton showcased […]

Dubai: An Oasis of Growth and Innovation Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, is a city that has experienced rapid growth and transformation over the years. From its humble beginnings in 1975 when it covered just 54 square kilometers, Dubai has expanded to an impressive […]

Teams from the European Space Agency (ESA), France’s space agency CNES, and ArianeGroup have successfully completed the disconnection and retraction of the Ariane 6 cryogenic systems, marking the beginning of the dismantling process for the test model in preparation for its first launch. This milestone indicates that the combined test phase for Ariane 6 using […]

In the month of February, space launches are taking place around the world, particularly in China and the United States. These launches involve various satellites and missions that aim to explore and observe different aspects of our planet and beyond. On February 2nd, a Long March 2C rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch […]

The Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew recently joined the astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) from the Expedition 70 mission. This marks the first all-European crewed mission to the Station. With the addition of the Ax-3 crew, there are now 11 astronauts aboard the ISS and a total of 14 people in orbit, including […]

Metal 3D Printing Takes a Leap into Orbit In a groundbreaking development for space exploration, a Metal 3D printer is set to be installed and tested aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This marks the first occasion of metal 3D printing taking place in orbit. The printer, weighing approximately 180 kg, was launched as part […]

Northrop Grumman’s NG-20 mission is set to launch the Cygnus spacecraft S.S. Patricia Hilliard Robertson to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This marks the first time a Cygnus mission will fly aboard a Falcon 9 instead of an Antares rocket. The launch is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 30 at […]