Scientists studying samples collected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) asteroid explorer Hayabusa2 have made an exciting discovery about the effects of space weathering on asteroid 162173 Ryugu. Using a technique called electron holography, the team examined the magnetic properties of the samples to gain insights into the magnetic field in the early solar […]

ESA’s EarthCARE mission, set to launch soon, aims to deepen our understanding of the complex interactions between clouds, aerosols, and radiation in Earth’s atmosphere. As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, this mission comes at a critical time and will contribute significantly to improved climate models. EarthCARE is the largest and most intricate […]

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has captured a breathtaking image that resembles the surface of Mars but is actually the stunning terrain of northwest Namibia. This false-color image, taken in April 2024, unveils the remarkable landscape of the Kunene and Erongo regions. The image allows viewers to zoom in and explore its full 10 m resolution […]

Exciting News for Young Space Enthusiasts: PaniniPedia Space Album Launches in France Young space fans, get ready for an out-of-this-world experience! PaniniPedia Space, the most comprehensive and up-to-date sticker reference album about space, is set to launch in France on May 1, 2024. Developed by Panini in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), PaniniPedia […]

NASA is taking another significant step towards its goal of sending humans to Mars. Four carefully chosen volunteers will be participating in a 45-day simulated mission to the Red Planet at the Johnson Space Center’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) facility. This simulation aims to mimic the conditions of space travel and planetary exploration to […]

Every month aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is packed with activity, science, and research, and April was no exception. From astronaut departures to spacewalks and observing a total eclipse, the month was full of exciting events. Let’s take a closer look at all the amazing things that happened on the ISS in April. The […]

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured the sharpest infrared images to date of a zoomed-in portion of the iconic Horsehead Nebula. These observations offer an unprecedented view of the “mane” or edge of this renowned nebula, revealing its intricate complexity with remarkable spatial resolution. The new images unveil a region within the constellation […]

The expansion of the European Galileo navigation system took a major step forward with the launch of two additional satellites on April 28th, 2024. The satellites were carried into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. With these new additions, there are now a total of 30 satellites in the Galileo constellation, solidifying its position […]

The NASA Advisory Council Human Exploration and Operations Committee recently provided updates on the Artemis I through IV missions, with a focus on SpaceX’s Starship system. The Starship will be the designated landing system for the Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the surface of the Moon in September 2026. NASA officials […]

NASA’s Artemis Program is set to revolutionize lunar exploration with the help of industry partners, as the agency enlists Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV). This vehicle aims to imropve the mobility of Artemis astronauts on the Moon, enabling them to conduct extensive scientific research and lay […]