NASA has laid out important timelines for the upcoming Artemis II mission, which will mark the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft in more than five decades. This mission will send a crew of four astronauts on a lunar flyby, rekindling humanity’s connection to lunar exploration. The organization […]

NASA has decided to bring the Crew-11 team back from the International Space Station earlier than originally scheduled due to a medical issue involving one of its four members. The specific details of the crew member’s condition have not been disclosed, but the individual is reportedly stable and under close observation. This development prompted the […]

Josef Aschbacher, the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), addressed the press to outline the agency’s ambitious objectives for 2026. At the forefront of these plans is the SMILE mission, which aims to provide the first comprehensive insights into Earth’s response to solar activity, including streams of particles and radiation bursts emitted by […]

As we usher in the New Year, the European Space Agency is poised for an exciting array of missions and exploratory endeavors scheduled for 2026. This forthcoming year promises to be significant, heralding a series of milestones that will further Europe’s presence in the cosmos. From missions targeting our own planet to ambitious forays into […]

SpaceX is ramping up its production efforts for the next iteration of its Starship vehicles at the Starfactory facility located in Starbase, Texas. Currently, the company is working on various phases of assembly for vessels, including up to Ship 48. The spotlight now shifts to the initial two Block 3 vehicles, which are expected to […]

As the holiday season concluded, many people in Europe returned to their workplaces and schools this week, only to be met with an unexpected and severe cold front. This abrupt winter chill brought significant snowfall and icy conditions across various parts of the continent, leading to considerable disruptions in daily life. The adverse weather resulted […]

In a major advancement for Canada’s aspirations in the space sector, the Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) has received the green light from Newfoundland and Labrador’s environmental authorities. The aerospace firm NordSpace is developing this facility near St. Lawrence on the Burin Peninsula, with the recent decision allowing the project to progress without the need for […]

SpaceX is set to dominate the upcoming launch week with three missions on its schedule, continuing its strong start to the year as the provider for the first five launches of 2026. In addition to two flights that expand its Starlink constellation, SpaceX will facilitate a rideshare mission that will include a NASA exoplanet observation […]

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, revealing a unique astronomical entity—a starless cloud rich in gas and dark matter. This object, dubbed “Cloud-9,” is a significant find as it marks the first confirmed instance of such a relic from the early stages of galaxy formation. Principal investigator Alejandro Benitez-Llambay from […]

On January 5, media representatives gathered for a hybrid press conference with French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, marking a significant milestone as she prepares for her inaugural mission to space. Hosted at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Germany, this event served as the final opportunity for the European media to engage with Adenot before […]