The Hera mission represents a significant leap forward in our quest to understand and protect Earth from potential asteroid threats. Launched on October 7, 2023, at 10:52 local time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, this mission is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) inaugural foray into planetary defense. It took off aboard a SpaceX Falcon […]
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The Hera mission represents a significant milestone in space exploration, particularly in our quest to understand and mitigate potential threats from asteroids. This ambitious project by the European Space Agency (ESA) aims to study the Didymos binary asteroid system, which consists of a larger body, Didymos, and its smaller moonlet, Dimorphos. The mission is a […]
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ESA’s Proba-3 mission has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards unveiling the mysteries of the solar corona. Following successful final tests, this groundbreaking double-satellite initiative is now preparing for its launch at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India. Scheduled for November 29, the mission promises to deliver unprecedented solar observations through innovative […]
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ESA’s Hera mission is on the verge of an exciting launch, marking a significant milestone in asteroid exploration and planetary defense. For space enthusiasts, keeping a close eye on the launch festivities especially important. Here’s how you can maximize your viewing experience. The launch is scheduled to take place on October 7, 2024, from Cape […]
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A significant milestone was reached today as the Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, an important component of the Vega-C rocket, underwent its second successful test firing at the Salto di Quirra test facility in Sardinia, Italy. This event marks the culmination of the qualification tests for the newly redesigned engine nozzle, a key factor contributing to […]
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On the brink of a significant milestone in space exploration, the Vulcan rocket, developed by United Launch Alliance (ULA), stands poised for its second certification mission for the United States Space Force. This upcoming launch, scheduled for Friday, October 4, is not just another routine flight; it is a culmination of years of development, engineering […]
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This September marked a significant milestone in space exploration as the European Space Agency (ESA) celebrated the successful installation of a new deep space communication antenna in New Norcia, Western Australia. The awe-inspiring lifting of the colossal 122-tonne, 35-meter diameter reflector dish heralded the arrival of ESA’s latest technological advancement in the field of space […]
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In an era where the quest for knowledge extends beyond our terrestrial confines, SpaceForest, a pioneering aerospace venture based in Poland, is pushing the limits of our scientific and exploratory capabilities with the development of the Perun sounding rocket. Standing at 11.5 meters tall, this single-stage rocket is engineered to deliver up to 50 kg […]
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The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is on the brink of a significant milestone as it gears up for the second flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket, an event anticipated this week with immense excitement. This mission, designated Certification Flight 2 (Cert-2), is pivotal in completing Vulcan’s certification with the U.S. Space Force (USSF). Liftoff from […]
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The Hera mission marks a pivotal moment in planetary defense, transforming our understanding of how to protect Earth from potential asteroid threats. Following the groundbreaking impact achieved by NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission, Hera will meticulously survey the aftermath of this historic encounter. By analyzing the consequences of DART’s kinetic impact on Dimorphos, […]
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