A Look into the Launches of 2024

A Look into the Launches of 2024

As we embark on the exciting year of 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) invites you to join us in looking ahead to the groundbreaking achievements and discoveries that lie ahead. With ambitious missions, advancements in space exploration technology, and collaborations with international partners like NASA, the coming year promises to be filled with scientific […]

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Flight 3 Nears as Solo Vehicle Testing Concludes

Flight 3 Nears as Solo Vehicle Testing Concludes

Preparations for the third flight of SpaceX’s Starship are progressing smoothly, as both the booster and the ship have completed their solo test campaigns. Booster 10 recently returned to the Shipyard for final modifications and checkouts before its upcoming flight. Ship 28 followed closely behind and both vehicles are now in their respective bays for […]

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ULA prepares for its first ever Vulcan flight

ULA prepares for its first ever Vulcan flight

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for the launch of its new Vulcan rocket from Space Launch Complex (SLC) 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The inaugural flight is scheduled for January 8, 2024, and will carry Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) […]

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“Proba-3: An Exciting Encounter with the Sun’s Eclipse”

“Proba-3: An Exciting Encounter with the Sun’s Eclipse”

ESA’s Proba-3 mission aims to achieve what was previously considered impossible in space exploration. The mission involves two dual satellites that will perform precise formation flying in order to cast a shadow from one platform to the other. This shadow will block out the intense light of the Sun, allowing scientists to observe the faint […]

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Looking ahead: Starship reflects on a remarkable year and anticipates a thrilling future in 2023

Looking ahead: Starship reflects on a remarkable year and anticipates a thrilling future in 2023

In 2023, SpaceX’s Starship Program experienced its most successful year yet, marked by significant achievements and developments. From multiple full stack flights to major updates in various areas of the program, SpaceX has made significant progress in optimizing Starship production and maintenance. One notable area of progress is the shipyard, where several changes have occurred. […]

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Understanding Relativity

Understanding Relativity

In this week’s Hubble Picture of the Week, we are presented with a captivating display of spiral galaxies. The image showcases four distinct galaxies, each with its own unique characteristics. While the scene may initially give the impression that some of these galaxies are in close proximity to one another, upon closer examination, we discover […]

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Key events in the ISS’s 25-year history, including spacewalks, cargo arrivals, and departures, reported in roundup.

Key events in the ISS’s 25-year history, including spacewalks, cargo arrivals, and departures, reported in roundup.

The International Space Station (ISS) recently reached a major milestone, celebrating its 25th year in orbit. Despite the occasion, the crew of Expedition 70 continued their ongoing work and experiments on board the orbital laboratory. Throughout the final quarter of 2023, cargo spacecraft arrived at the ISS to deliver supplies and fresh experiments while also […]

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