## A Week in Space: Delays, Record Launches, and New Spy Constellations This week in space was a whirlwind of activity, with delays, record launches, and new spy constellations taking center stage. Here’s a breakdown of the key events: **Starliner’s Second Attempt:** Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, poised for its first crewed flight test, encountered a delay […]

The space facilities around Cape Canaveral on Florida’s east coast are undergoing significant upgrades and expansions in preparation for an increase in spaceflight activity. These developments include the construction of new launch pads, upgrades to processing facilities, and expansions to factories and Port Canaveral itself. These improvements are necessary to accommodate the upcoming generation of […]

In a week of highly anticipated launches, two new spacecraft were set to take to the skies: Boeing’s crewed Starliner spacecraft and the first Chang Zheng 6C rocket from China. However, both launches faced delays and rescheduling due to technical issues. The launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was scheduled to be the first crewed launch […]

After years of anticipation, the Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule is finally ready to embark on its first crewed mission into space. The Crew Flight Test (CFT) will send astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams on a trajectory to rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS), where they will spend about a week. This historic mission […]

SpaceX is making significant progress in its engine testing campaign and preparations for upcoming flights. Ship 30 has been rolled out for engine tests, following the same procedure as Ship 29. Notably, Ship 30 is the first ship to be rolled out with engine covers, hinting at a change in testing practices. Ship 30 also […]

Scientists studying samples collected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) asteroid explorer Hayabusa2 have made an exciting discovery about the effects of space weathering on asteroid 162173 Ryugu. Using a technique called electron holography, the team examined the magnetic properties of the samples to gain insights into the magnetic field in the early solar […]

Every month aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is packed with activity, science, and research, and April was no exception. From astronaut departures to spacewalks and observing a total eclipse, the month was full of exciting events. Let’s take a closer look at all the amazing things that happened on the ISS in April. The […]

The NASA Advisory Council Human Exploration and Operations Committee recently provided updates on the Artemis I through IV missions, with a focus on SpaceX’s Starship system. The Starship will be the designated landing system for the Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the surface of the Moon in September 2026. NASA officials […]

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket has successfully launched a potential new way to travel through space. The mission, named “Beginning of the Swarm,” put two payloads into a Sun-synchronous orbit. One of these payloads is NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), which aims to test a new composite material that can be folded up inside […]

In the world of space exploration, exciting missions and launches are happening every week. In the last full week of April, there are several noteworthy events scheduled. SpaceX, the leading private space company, is set to launch two Starlink missions as well as two Falcon 9 flights carrying customer satellites. Additionally, Rocket Lab will be […]