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This week is a busy one for space missions, with multiple launches scheduled from various countries. SpaceX, in particular, is preparing for four separate Falcon 9 missions, while JAXA and Roscosmos also have significant launches on the horizon. One of SpaceX’s missions is set to launch NASA’s PACE Earth-observation satellite, which aims to provide constant […]

In the month of February, space launches are taking place around the world, particularly in China and the United States. These launches involve various satellites and missions that aim to explore and observe different aspects of our planet and beyond. On February 2nd, a Long March 2C rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch […]

The Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew recently joined the astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) from the Expedition 70 mission. This marks the first all-European crewed mission to the Station. With the addition of the Ax-3 crew, there are now 11 astronauts aboard the ISS and a total of 14 people in orbit, including […]

Northrop Grumman’s NG-20 mission is set to launch the Cygnus spacecraft S.S. Patricia Hilliard Robertson to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This marks the first time a Cygnus mission will fly aboard a Falcon 9 instead of an Antares rocket. The launch is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 30 at […]

SpaceX is gearing up for the next Starship flight, with preparations focused on the Orbital Launch Pad (OLP). Booster 10 and Ship 28 are expected to return to the launch site in the next week or so, in anticipation of a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) that will pave the way for the third launch of […]

Black holes, the most powerful gravitational forces in the universe, are known for their ability to devour and destroy celestial bodies in an instant. When black holes consume planets and stars, they create streams of particles called jets that travel near the speed of light. These jets can accelerate cosmic rays, but the exact process […]

SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Rocket Lab, and Northrop Grumman are gearing up for several upcoming space missions, each with its own unique objectives and challenges. The recent weather concerns and flight schedule adjustments have impacted the launch dates of various missions, including the Starlink Group 7-11, which had to be scrubbed three times before its upcoming […]

Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lunar lander has successfully landed on the Moon’s surface, achieving a soft touchdown. However, there is currently an issue with the lander’s ability to generate electricity from its solar cells. The spacecraft is relying on internal battery power, and controllers are working to optimize data recording and downloading […]

With the Axiom-3 mission just days away from launching, excitement is building as a multinational crew prepares to embark on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This private mission, organized by Axiom Space, will feature crew members representing five different countries, four of which are in Europe. Scheduled to launch from LC-39A at […]

Using data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, a team of international astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding atmospheric variability on an exoplanet called WASP-121 b. This Jupiter-sized exoplanet, located approximately 880 light-years from Earth, has a unique set of characteristics that make it an ideal candidate for studying weather patterns on exoplanets. One of […]