NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage prime contractor, Boeing, is back to working two shifts a day at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans after a cost-saving summer slowdown. The goal is to complete final testing and checkout of the unit that will help send NASA astronauts back to the Moon on […]

SpaceX has successfully completed a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Ship 25 and Booster 9, along with other systems tests, in preparation for an upcoming test flight. After resolving issues between the ship and booster, SpaceX restacked Ship 25 and conducted a rare Sunday test in which the full stack was loaded with Liquid Nitrogen […]

ESA’s Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum, set to take place next week in Paris, is an exciting event that will bring together stakeholders in the Earth observation sector to discuss the commercial potential and challenges of this field. With participants ranging from investors to entrepreneurs to institutions, the forum aims to explore the latest trends and […]

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the way that astrophotographers capture images of the night sky. Previously, most photographers relied on monochrome CCD cameras and a range of filters to produce high-quality images. However, with the advent of high-quality cameras equipped with CMOS sensors, there has been a transition away from […]

China is set to launch the crewed Shenzhou-17 mission to the Tiangong Space Station on October 26th. The mission will begin the handover from the previous crew to the new crew, who will be responsible for operating the station. The crew for this mission was announced just a day before the launch, and it includes […]

Yesterday, a team of CNES, ESA, Arianespace, and ArianeGroup personnel at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, completed a full-scale wet rehearsal of the new Ariane 6 rocket. The goal of this rehearsal was to increase the robustness of the launch system and test emergency safety procedures. The test lasted over 30 hours, with three […]

In the world of space exploration, the week of October 23-30 is set to be an exciting one for low-Earth orbit (LEO). Multiple launches are scheduled, with most of them heading to existing constellations. China and SpaceX are the key players in this eventful week. China is kicking off the week with two launches. The […]

In a groundbreaking interview, Dr. James Lacatski, a renowned rocket scientist who previously led a government investigation into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), made an astonishing revelation. Lacatski confirmed that the United States government not only possesses a mysterious aircraft of unknown origin, but also has unrestricted access to explore its enigmatic interior. This revelation has […]

Scientists Solve Mystery Behind Marsquake A team of international scientists has successfully determined the cause of the largest seismic event ever recorded on Mars. This seismic event, also known as a Marsquake, occurred on May 4, 2022, and was observed by NASA’s InSight Mars lander. After ruling out a meteor impact, the team concluded that […]

The International Space Station (ISS) has been facing a series of challenges in recent months, but the crew of Expedition 70 is determined to overcome them. After two crew handovers and technical issues such as a seized-up rotary joint and a coolant leak, the crew is now preparing for upcoming spacewalks. Let’s take a closer […]