ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen is preparing for his second mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Crew-7. The launch, known as Huginn, is scheduled for August 25th at 08:49 BST and will be live-streamed on ESA WebTV 2. This mission is particularly significant as it marks the first time a European astronaut […]

In the latest update from the Curiosity rover on Mars, we are given a glimpse into its current activities and the discoveries it has made along its journey. Just like a climber pausing to appreciate the view and plan their next move, Curiosity is taking the time to analyze its surroundings and prepare for the […]

Karol “Bo” Bobko, a renowned NASA astronaut who made significant contributions to the space program, passed away at the age of 85. As the only astronaut to fly on the first launch of two space shuttle orbiters, Bobko left a lasting impact on space exploration. Born on December 23, 1937, in New York City, Bobko […]

On August 17, 2023, former NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg unveiled her original artwork at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The artwork pays tribute to the first woman and first American lady to fly into space, Valentina Tereshkova and Sally Ride, respectively. Nyberg’s portraits of these iconic figures were created using fabric as […]

ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen is set to embark on his second mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in August 2023. Named Huginn, this mission will mark his first long-duration stay on the ISS, following his previous 10-day mission, iriss, in 2015. Accompanied by his crew mate and commander, NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, Andreas will […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has made significant contributions to NASA’s Artemis program, particularly through the development of the European Service Module (ESM). During the first Artemis mission, ESM exceeded expectations by providing power, propulsion, temperature control, and course correction for the Orion spacecraft. Now, as Artemis II approaches, ESM-2 is ready to support the […]

On August 16, 2023, Good Dough, a bakery in Galveston, Texas, unveiled a special treat in honor of NASA astronaut Christina Koch and her upcoming mission to the moon. The bakery created the “Koch it to the Moon” kolache, a chocolate-flavored pastry inspired by Koch’s role as a mission specialist on the Artemis II mission. […]

Last week, the number of orbital launches decreased significantly compared to the previous week, with only three launches taking place. The majority of these launches were Chinese Starlink launches. This brings the total number of orbital launch attempts in 2023 to 128. If this pace continues, we can expect over 200 orbital launches by the […]

Nestled within the ESTEC Test Centre in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, lies a remarkable piece of engineering that plays an important role in ensuring the success of satellite testing. Known as the Hydra shaker table, this powerful and precisely controllable equipment simulates the intense vibrations experienced during a rocket launch. As it unleashes its earthquake-strength forces, […]

In the upcoming film “A Million Miles Away,” audiences will be captivated by the inspiring journey of real-life NASA astronaut José Hernández. Directed by renowned Mexican filmmaker Alejandra Márquez Abella, this movie promises to take viewers on a thrilling ride from Hernández’s humble beginnings as a migrant farm worker to his ultimate goal of exploring […]