SpaceX is gearing up for its second Integrated Flight Test (IFT) of the Starship. Booster 9, which completed its pre-flight testing, is waiting for its partner for the second launch. Ship 25 has already been tested previously, so only full stack testing and regulatory approval are pending for the second flight. Booster 9 initially had […]

In the vast expanse of space, astronauts face numerous challenges to their daily routines and biological rhythms. With the Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen aims to shed light on the effects of sleeping in space through two innovative experiments: Circadian Light and Sleep in Orbit. Circadian rhythm, our internal clock that influences our sleep-wake […]

LeoStella and Hera Systems, two leading companies in the small satellite industry, have recently formed a strategic manufacturing alliance. The goal of this collaboration is to revolutionize satellite manufacturing and provide customers with more options for multi-satellite solicitations. By working together, these companies aim to mitigate supply chain risks, improve production and delivery schedules, and […]

Space exploration is an awe-inspiring endeavor that pushes the boundaries of human capability. However, it also presents unique health challenges for astronauts. The European Space Agency (ESA) recognizes the importance of understanding these challenges and their implications for human well-being during extended missions. Through their SciSpacE activities, ESA collaborates with researchers to conduct experiments that […]

India’s Moon rover, Chandrayaan-3, has made a groundbreaking discovery by confirming the presence of sulphur on the lunar south pole. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in space exploration, as it is the first time that in-situ measurements on the elemental composition of the lunar surface near the south pole have been made. The […]

Curiosity Rover Continues to Explore Mars: New Discoveries Await The Curiosity Rover continues its mission on Mars, undeterred by the challenges it faces. On Sol 3932-3933, the rover successfully navigated difficult terrains and made progress towards its planned ascent route up Mount Sharp. With another drive planned for Sol 3934, the rover is on the […]

India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has announced plans to launch a satellite called Aditya-L1 to study the Sun. The satellite will be the first space-based Indian observatory dedicated to studying the Sun and is scheduled for launch on September 2. Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit about 1.5 million […]

On August 26, 2023, Andreas Mogensen embarked on his second mission to the International Space Station (ISS), known as Huginn. Joined by Crew-7, Mogensen, an astronaut from the European Space Agency (ESA), launched aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft Endurance. The crew also includes Jasmin Moghbeli from NASA, Satoshi Furukawa from JAXA, and Konstantin Borisov from […]

Scientists have proposed a groundbreaking solution to the challenges of future human missions to Mars – producing oxygen on the Red Planet itself. This innovative technique, known as in situ resource utilization (ISRU), involves drawing oxygen from Mars’ abundant carbon dioxide (CO2). Recent advancements, such as the Mars Oxygen ISRU Experiment (MOXIE) Project, have demonstrated […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has postponed the launch of the classified NROL-107 Silent Barker mission due to safety concerns and the approaching Tropical Storm Idalia. The mission is a joint project between the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the United States Space Force, aimed at providing the capability to search, detect, and track objects from […]