The highly anticipated maiden flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn, a semi-reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, was set for January 13, 2024, at 1:00 AM EST (06:00 UTC). After years of rigorous development and testing, there was palpable excitement surrounding this launch, which was seen as a significant milestone for the company founded by Jeff […]

On 8 January 2025, the BepiColombo mission, a collaborative effort between ESA and JAXA, achieved a remarkable milestone with its sixth flyby of Mercury. This flyby, crucial for calibrating the spacecraft’s trajectory into orbit around the planet, yielded astonishing images that capture the essence of this enigmatic celestial body. Let us delve into the top […]

SpaceX has experienced an unprecedented year in 2024, launching a record-breaking 138 missions, including 134 with its Falcon family of rockets. This remarkable achievement cemented its position as the most active launch operator globally, accounting for over half of all launches conducted worldwide. Notably, the company’s launch cadence saw a nearly 40% increase compared to […]

2024 has been a historic year for space exploration, marked by an astonishing 259 orbital launches—more than double the figures from just a few years ago. This surge can largely be attributed to the relentless pace of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets, which alone accounted for a staggering 132 of these missions. The Falcon 9’s consistent […]

This past year has been a remarkable chapter for SpaceX, marked by a series of ambitious flight tests that pushed the boundaries of aerospace innovation. The company’s relentless pursuit of excellence culminated in four major test flights of the Starship stack, each iteration designed to enhance upon its predecessors, showcasing advancements in technology, engineering, and […]

In a landmark move for Europe’s space ambitions, ESA recently signed multiple contracts with Avio to ramp up the launch cadence of the Vega-C rocket. This decision is not merely about increasing the number of flights; it represents a significant leap toward enhancing Europe’s capabilities in the global space race. With four launches planned for […]

SpaceX has once again demonstrated its prowess in the aerospace sector with the successful launch of the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission, marking a significant milestone in satellite deployment from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch took place on December 21, 2024, at 3:34 AM PST (11:34 UTC), employing the reliable Falcon 9 rocket. This […]

The recent collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA has yielded groundbreaking insights into one of the most critical environmental issues of our time: the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet. Using data from ESA’s CryoSat and NASA’s ICESat-2, scientists have presented the first comprehensive measurements of how the ice sheet is changing, […]

In 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) reached significant milestones, with the Ariane 6 launch standing out as a pivotal achievement. This launch reinstated Europe’s autonomous access to space, a critical aspect for the continent to independently conduct advanced space missions. The Ariane 6 rocket, designed to provide enhanced capabilities and cost-effective solutions, marks a […]

The upcoming space launch schedule is shaping up to be an electrifying showcase of innovation and ambition, with major players like SpaceX and Rocket Lab gearing up for significant missions. SpaceX, the trailblazer in the commercial space industry, has laid out plans for an impressive array of launches, including five customer missions that highlight its […]