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 a groundbreaking ceremony held on August 3, 2023, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) in Huntsville, Alabama celebrated the expansion and reconfiguration of its Rocket Park. The park, which has stood since 1965, will soon feature a full-scale mockup of the engine section of NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS) core stage pathfinder, […]

In a stunning display of celestial beauty, NASA’s Juno orbiter has captured a colourful family portrait of Jupiter and three of its Galilean moons. These mesmerizing images were taken by the spacecraft’s JunoCam instrument and were skillfully processed by two talented “citizen scientists” – Kevin Gill and Thomas Thomopoulos. The family portrait showcases the majestic […]