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Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lunar lander has successfully landed on the Moon’s surface, achieving a soft touchdown. However, there is currently an issue with the lander’s ability to generate electricity from its solar cells. The spacecraft is relying on internal battery power, and controllers are working to optimize data recording and downloading […]

In a major milestone for Chinese private aerospace company Landspace, the ZhuQue-3 hopper prototype successfully completed its first hop. This hop is part of Landspace’s demonstration of reusable rocket technology, which is an important step towards the development of the ZhuQue-3 first stage reusable vehicle. The hop was confirmed on Friday, following rumors that surfaced […]

On January 18, 2024, astronaut Marcus Wandt embarked on a groundbreaking mission as part of the Axiom-3 crew. The launch took place at 22:49 CET from launch pad 39A, located in NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. This ambitious endeavor marks the commencement of Wandt’s Muninn mission, which is set to begin when he […]

With the Axiom-3 mission just days away from launching, excitement is building as a multinational crew prepares to embark on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This private mission, organized by Axiom Space, will feature crew members representing five different countries, four of which are in Europe. Scheduled to launch from LC-39A at […]

In a recent interview from the International Space Station (ISS), ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen shared his thoughts about his colleague and fellow Scandinavian, Marcus Wandt. With the Axiom-3 mission scheduled to launch in mid-January 2024, Marcus is set to join Andreas for a 14-day mission aboard the ISS. This historic occasion will mark the first […]

Using data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, a team of international astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding atmospheric variability on an exoplanet called WASP-121 b. This Jupiter-sized exoplanet, located approximately 880 light-years from Earth, has a unique set of characteristics that make it an ideal candidate for studying weather patterns on exoplanets. One of […]

ESA, the European Space Agency, was recently awarded the prestigious Best Merchandise award at Space Creator Day 2023, a momentous occasion that has been hailed as a significant recognition by the community of space enthusiasts. This accolade highlights ESA’s relentless efforts to promote its activities through innovative and attractive designs that not only appeal to […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to make significant milestones in the year 2024, according to Director General Josef Aschbacher. During a press briefing held at ESA headquarters in Paris, Aschbacher shared exciting plans for the coming years. One of the most anticipated events in 2024 is the inaugural flight of the heavy-lift launcher, […]

In the vast expanse of space, accurate timekeeping is important for satellite navigation and telecommunications. At the heart of this precision lies atomic clocks, which rely on switches between energy states of an atom’s electron shell. These atomic clocks serve as the master timekeepers aboard navigation satellites like Galileo, ensuring precise positioning and timing stability […]

The week of January 10 to January 17 is set to be an exciting one for space missions, with a pair of missions to space stations taking the spotlight. Axiom-3 and Tianzhou 7 are the main highlights of the week, with Axiom-3 marking the first crew launch of 2024 and Tianzhou 7 heading for the […]