Lockheed Martin and NASA are nearing completion of the assembly and testing of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission. The spacecraft is expected to be mated to the service module in mid-September, and if there are no issues during testing, the work is projected to be finished by April next year. The Artemis […]

NGC 6946, also known as ‘The Fireworks Galaxy’, is a stunning spiral galaxy that has captured the attention of both amateur and professional astronomers. Its beautiful pinwheel structure and sparkling stars make it a favorite among imagers, but its true value lies in its propensity to produce supernovae. In fact, ten supernovae have been observed […]

Boeing’s Starliner Crewed Flight Test (CFT), which was scheduled to transport astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), has been delayed until next year. The earliest launch opportunity is now set for March. Despite the setback, Boeing remains confident in completing the six crewed flights ordered by NASA before the planned retirement of the ISS […]

On August 10, 2023, the world mourned the loss of Russian cosmonaut Alexander Viktorenko, who passed away at the age of 76. Viktorenko was a pioneer in the field of astronautics, making significant contributions to the history of space exploration. Over his 19-year career, he commanded four missions to the Mir space station and played […]

In a historic moment for the Russian space program, the Luna 25 spacecraft was launched on August 10, 2023, marking the first mission to explore the Moon by the Russian Federation since Luna 24 in 1976. The success of this mission is important for the future of Russia’s lunar program, as it aims to make […]

The highly-anticipated annual Perseid meteor shower is set to reach its maximum activity this weekend, delighting meteor enthusiasts and capturing the imagination of the public. The Perseids are predicted to peak on the night of August 12th into the early morning hours of August 13th, with North America being in a particularly favorable position for […]

In a busy week for space exploration, Russia has made significant strides with two missions. The first is the launch of GLONASS-K2, a fourth-generation radio navigation satellite, and the second is Roscosmos’s first mission to the Moon in over four decades, known as Luna 25. Meanwhile, SpaceX has launched multiple batches of its Starlink satellites, […]

In the vast expanse of the summer sky, filled with vibrant and youthful open star clusters, lies a hidden gem known as NGC 6791. At first glance, this cluster in the constellation Lyra may seem unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, its unique yellowish tint sets it apart from the rest. It resembles not a typical […]

In the vast expanse of the universe, there exists a stunning celestial object known as the globular cluster NGC 6652. Located in the constellation Sagittarius, this remarkable cluster is situated approximately 30,000 light years away from our home planet, Earth. However, what makes NGC 6652 even more intriguing is its close proximity to the center […]

Last week, the Starship program at SpaceX entered a critical testing phase with the static test firing of Booster 9’s Raptor engines. This test followed the successful completion of the Spin Prime test requirement. Booster 9 was lifted onto the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) on July 20 and underwent a propellant loading test on July […]