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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 […]

ESA (European Space Agency) has opened its first space completely dedicated to the public, called the “ESA Astrolabe.” This cutting-edge visitor center offers a range of captivating experiences, including virtual reality trips to the International Space Station, interactions with a globe showing Earth from space, and displays of astronaut suits, launchers, and ESA memorabilia. The […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has achieved a major milestone in returning the United States to the Moon with the successful launch of Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander using its brand-new Vulcan Centaur rocket. This launch, known as Cert-1, marks the first-ever mission for the Vulcan Centaur rocket. The launch took place on January 8, 2024, at […]

As we embark on the exciting year of 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) invites you to join us in looking ahead to the groundbreaking achievements and discoveries that lie ahead. With ambitious missions, advancements in space exploration technology, and collaborations with international partners like NASA, the coming year promises to be filled with scientific […]

Preparations for the third flight of SpaceX’s Starship are progressing smoothly, as both the booster and the ship have completed their solo test campaigns. Booster 10 recently returned to the Shipyard for final modifications and checkouts before its upcoming flight. Ship 28 followed closely behind and both vehicles are now in their respective bays for […]

January 4th to January 10th was an exciting week for space launches, with several significant missions taking place. One of the most anticipated events was the maiden flight of the United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan rocket, which successfully carried the Astrobotic Peregrine Mission One Lunar Lander to the Moon. This launch marked several firsts, including […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for the launch of its new Vulcan rocket from Space Launch Complex (SLC) 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The inaugural flight is scheduled for January 8, 2024, and will carry Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) […]

ESA’s Proba-3 mission aims to achieve what was previously considered impossible in space exploration. The mission involves two dual satellites that will perform precise formation flying in order to cast a shadow from one platform to the other. This shadow will block out the intense light of the Sun, allowing scientists to observe the faint […]