In a significant stride towards establishing a robust European launch ecosystem, MaiaSpace is positioning itself as a trailblazer with its ambitious plans for developing reusable orbital vehicles. This French company’s innovative approach combines existing technologies and strategic design optimizations to create a competitive mini-launcher poised to redefine Europe’s access to space. Yohann Leroy, CEO of […]

On March 8, 2025, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) turned its state-of-the-art instruments toward the intriguing asteroid known as 2024 YR4. This marks a significant milestone, as this asteroid is the smallest object observed by Webb, showcasing the telescope’s extraordinary capabilities. With its advanced Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), Webb was able […]

The saga of human exploration in the cosmos continues to unfold with astounding developments emerging from the celestial realm of China’s space endeavors. Recently, the taikonauts aboard the Shenzhou-19 mission completed their third successful extravehicular activity (EVA), marking yet another milestone in China’s ambitious space narrative. As they donned their formidable Feitian spacesuits and stepped […]

Arnaud Prost epitomizes the spirit of exploration that drives humanity to reach for the skies, plunge into the depths of the oceans, and venture into the vast unknowns of space. As a multifaceted aerospace engineer and skilled professional diver, he represents a new wave of astronauts within the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Astronaut Reserve. His […]

Overview of the Extremely Large Telescope The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) represents a monumental leap forward in our quest to explore the cosmos. With an astonishing planned diameter of 39 meters, this colossal observatory will allow scientists to view the universe with unprecedented detail, pushing the boundaries of what we know about our galaxy and […]

The ACES mission, standing for Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space, aims to revolutionize our understanding of time measurement and its fundamental relationships with the laws of physics. This ambitious endeavor is not merely about keeping time but delves into the very nature of time itself, exploring theories that have intrigued scientists for centuries. The ACES […]

The week ahead in space exploration is brimming with excitement, featuring a series of rocket launches poised to advance our understanding of technology and the cosmos. Key players in the aerospace sector are set to make headlines, including Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha, Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum, Rocket Lab’s Electron, and SpaceX’s Falcon 9, each contributing to the […]

In a groundbreaking development that promises to transform scientific research and technological innovation across Europe, the European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an advanced high-performance computing (HPC) environment. This initiative is set to bolster the capabilities of ESA’s diverse programs and provide unprecedented support to researchers, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Member States. With […]

The International Space Station (ISS) serves as a testament to human ingenuity and cooperation, and its recent activities illustrate the dynamic interplay between crew handovers and cargo movements essential for long-term space exploration. Each transition between crews represents a physical and operational metamorphosis on the ISS, ensuring that the station remains a hub of scientific […]

After an extensive mission lasting over nine months, the crew of the Boeing Crew Flight Test has made remarkable contributions to space exploration. Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, key astronauts of this mission, initially embarked on their journey aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, which launched from Cape Canaveral on June […]