On the second week of April, space enthusiasts had plenty to be excited about – a total solar eclipse and several orbital launches from both Russia and the United States. One of the most highly anticipated events was the final flight of the NROL-70 Delta IV Heavy rocket, which took place on Tuesday, April 9. […]

Markarian’s Chain is a remarkable string of at least eight galaxies stretching across the boundary between the constellations Virgo and Coma Berenices. This celestial wonder spans approximately 1.5 degrees in length and is nestled within the heart of the illustrious Virgo Cluster of Galaxies. Visible to observers using telescopes as modest as 150mm (six inches) […]

SpaceX has successfully launched its Bandwagon-1 rideshare mission from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The mission, which took place on April 7, carried 11 spacecraft for six customers, including a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite for South Korea. This flight marked the 35th Falcon mission of the year for SpaceX and the fourth […]

On April 8, 2045, skywatchers across the continental United States will witness a rare celestial event – a total solar eclipse. This will be the first total solar eclipse since 2017 and the last until August 12, 2045. During totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun, the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, […]

SpaceX, the pioneering aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has started off 2024 with a bang, achieving record-breaking feats and setting new standards in the industry. In the first quarter of the year, SpaceX’s Falcon family of rockets completed an astounding 31 launches, putting the company on track to complete a total of 125 launches […]

In this stunning image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, we get a glimpse of the diverse landscapes found in Victoria, a state in southeast Australia. From the bustling city of Melbourne to the rugged mountain peaks, dense rainforest gullies, and dramatic coastlines, Victoria is truly a treasure trove of natural wonders. Zooming in on […]

Launched in February 2024 on Apple TV+, the new original series Constellation has captured the attention of viewers with its captivating blend of science fiction and mind-bending mystery. Created and written by Peter Harness, the show stars Noomi Rapace as Jo, an astronaut who returns to Earth following a space disaster, only to find that […]

ESA (European Space Agency) has recently announced new names for its contributions to the lunar Gateway, the first space station around the Moon. This exciting project aims to support the most distant human space missions ever attempted and expand our knowledge of the deep space environment. The Gateway, unlike the International Space Station (ISS), will […]

NASA and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to address a series of issues that have emerged during the ground testing of the Orion spacecraft. These issues have led to a delay in the launch readiness target date for the Artemis II circumlunar mission, which is now set for September 2025. The problems include a circuit flaw […]

Tracking down a young Moon early in its lunation is a popular observing adventure. On 9 April, there’s a chance to see the Moon when it is just over 24 hours old (1.02 days with a 1.37 per cent phase) following the new Moon of 8 April at 18:21 UT. At sunset from London and […]