On August 26, 2023, a new record may have been set for the fastest-moving sloth in the world. Not just any sloth, but a three-toed sloth. This incredible feat was achieved by Crew-7 pilot Andreas “Andy” Mogensen, a Danish astronaut with the European Space Agency (ESA), who is currently on his way to the International […]

On August 26, 2023, a historic event took place in the realm of space exploration. Four astronauts from four different countries embarked on a journey together to the International Space Station (ISS). Led by commander Jasmin Moghbeli of NASA, pilot Andreas Mogensen of ESA, and mission specialists Satoshi Furukawa of JAXA and Konstantin Borisov of […]

NASA and SpaceX have announced the postponement of the launch of a crew rotation mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, called Crew-7, was originally scheduled for Friday but has now been rescheduled for Saturday, August 26. The reason for the delay has not been provided. Crew-7 will be commanded by American Jasmin […]

NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched the Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking several significant achievements. The mission is the first flight for the Falcon 9 B1081 booster, which returned to Landing Zone 1 after separation. It is also the first SpaceX Crew Dragon mission piloted by a European astronaut and the […]

In a groundbreaking initiative, NASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service are seeking education and community organizations to participate in planting a unique forest of trees on the moon. Inspired by an Apollo astronaut’s efforts, this project aims to cultivate seedlings grown from seeds that were flown around the moon during NASA’s Artemis […]

Crew-7 Arrives at Kennedy Space Center: The Countdown to the International Space Station Launch Begins Excitement filled the air at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the highly anticipated Crew-7 arrived in preparation for their upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Comprising a diverse team of skilled astronauts from different space agencies, […]

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 […]

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 […]