EarthCARE carries four instruments that work together to study clouds and atmospheric aerosols, enabling a comprehensive understanding of their impact on Earth’s climate. The Atmospheric LIDAR (ATLID) measures the altitudes of cloud tops and aerosols using a laser and telescope. It emits ultraviolet pulses and detects the scattered light to calculate the altitude and infer […]

Astrobotic, a leading commercial space company, has taken a significant step towards supporting NASA’s ambitious Mars exploration goals. The company has been selected by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program to conduct two pivotal studies aimed at enabling value for money and frequent missions to the Red Planet. These groundbreaking studies will delve into commercial payload delivery […]

The North Korean space agency launched a Chollima 1 satellite launch vehicle from Sohae on the west coast of the country at 13:44 UTC on Monday, May 27. However, the vehicle exploded during first stage flight, marking the third failure out of the launcher’s four flights to date. The Chollima 1 vehicle, named after a […]

The meteor’s trajectory and the light flashes it produced were captured by the advanced instruments on the Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite. By analyzing the preliminary data from the Lightning Imager, scientists were able to track the meteor’s path across the skies over Spain and Portugal. The animation generated from the Lightning Imager data reveals […]

Redwire Corporation boasts a proven track record in space infrastructure, with a heritage of spacecraft systems serving as critical capabilities for NASA and commercial missions across various orbits, including Earth orbit, cislunar, and deep space. Their spacecraft bus design is built upon a robust foundation, having operated for over four decades without failure, demonstrating exceptional […]

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has been beset by a series of technical issues since its development began in 2010. Despite being intended to transport astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), it has yet to fulfill this purpose, allowing SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule to surge ahead. The vessel was originally scheduled to fly astronauts Butch Wilmore […]

The search for life on Mars has taken an intriguing turn as NASA’s missions have uncovered evidence of abundant perchlorate salts on the Martian surface. These salts can combine with atmospheric water to form concentrated solutions called brines, which have captured the attention of scientists due to the essential role of liquid water in sustaining […]

Euclid’s powerful instruments have captured breathtaking images that reveal the awe-inspiring beauty and complexity of the cosmos. These unprecedented cosmic vistas provide an unparalleled glimpse into the vast expanse of the Universe, unveiling celestial wonders that have long remained shrouded in mystery. One of the remarkable images showcases a mesmerizing tapestry of galaxies, each one […]

The two key elements that will form the initial capability of NASA’s Gateway lunar space station are making steady progress toward launch as systems integration activities ramp up. The Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) and Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) are being constructed in different parts of the world, with plans to launch them together […]

SpaceX achieved a remarkable feat on Wednesday by successfully executing two separate missions within a single day. The first mission, launched earlier in the day from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carried a payload of U.S. spy satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office. The second mission, which took place in the evening, saw SpaceX […]