A Bolivian all-female research team is using ESA’s Large Diameter Centrifuge to investigate the impact of high gravity levels on astronauts’ health. The team, sponsored by the United Nations and ESA, aims to determine whether the hypergravity experienced during rocket launches contributes to anemia in space. Located at ESA’s ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands, […]

In 2023, the European Space Agency (ESA) made significant strides in space exploration and technology development. The year was marked by the highly anticipated launch of Juice, Europe’s Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer, and the successful deployment of the Euclid space telescope. Additionally, ESA retired its Aeolus wind mission after five years in space, introduced the […]

Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket Set to Return to Flight After experiencing a failure during its last mission, Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is scheduled to return to flight on December 18, 2023. The rocket will take off from Blue Origin’s Launch Site One in West Texas, with a launch window opening at 8:30 AM […]

China is ramping up its space activities with a series of high-profile launches and developments in reusable rocket technology. One notable event is the launch of the Chinese Reusable Experimental Spaceplane, also known as CSSHQ, on a Chang Zheng 2F/T rocket. The details of this mission remain unclear, but it is said to involve verifications […]

Laser communication: the future of communicating in space Space exploration has always relied on effective communication systems to transmit data and information between spacecraft and ground stations. However, as the number of missions and the amount of data being transferred increases, traditional radio wave communication systems are reaching their limits. To overcome these challenges, scientists […]

As the holiday season approaches, our thoughts often turn to the idea of a white Christmas, with frosty landscapes evoking a magical atmosphere. However, a fascinating image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite over the Antarctica Peninsula offers a different perspective. This image allows us to delve into the beauty and dynamics of this icy […]

Space Economy: Revealing the Hidden Prosperity of Earth In today’s interconnected world, the role of space extends beyond the realm of astronauts and rocket launches. From managing climate change to responding to emergencies and even digitalizing the economy, space has become increasingly important to life on Earth. Recognizing the need for reliable and timely statistics […]

SpaceX is making significant progress in its Starship development program, as it prepares for Flight Three with the rollout of Ship 28 to Suborbital Pad B. This milestone comes after the successful Flight Test Two and marks an exciting step forward in the company’s ambitious plans. Ship 28 has undergone extensive testing and upgrades before […]

Rocket Lab, the private aerospace company based in New Zealand, is set to make its first launch since a failure back in September. The mission, named “The Moon God Awakens,” is scheduled to take place on December 15th between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm NZDT. If the launch is unsuccessful on the first attempt, Rocket […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently made significant staff appointments, announcing the hiring of Laurent Jaffart as the Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications and Marco Ferrazzani as the Director of Internal Services. These appointments were made by the 22 Member States of ESA during a Council meeting. Laurent Jaffart, who is set to […]