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As the year 2023 comes to a close, the US Department of Defense’s X-37B spaceplane is gearing up for its next mission, OTV-7, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch, scheduled for December 12th, has been delayed due to a ground support equipment issue, but both the vehicle and payload are reported to be […]

In an unprecedented event, a live conversation was held between European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut and commander of the International Space Station (ISS) Andreas Mogensen, and the esteemed 2023 Nobel Prize laureates Ferenc Krausz in physics and Moungi Bawendi in chemistry. The occasion took place at the Nobel Prize Museum in Oslo and was connected […]

Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A Reveals its Violent Past in Stunning New Image In a captivating display of cosmic violence, the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) shines brightly in a new image captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope. This high-resolution image, taken by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), unveils intricate details of the expanding […]

The exploration of space is an ever-evolving journey that allows us to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos and gain a deeper understanding of our own place in the universe. NASA’s latest mission, the Psyche spacecraft, is set to embark on an extraordinary adventure to uncover the secrets of a metallic asteroid called 16 Psyche, […]

On Friday, December 8, LandSpace successfully launched its third ZhuQue-2 rocket from Launch Site 96 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. This launch marked another milestone for the Chinese private company, as it became the first company in the world to reach orbit with a methane-based rocket platform. The ZhuQue-2 rocket, also known […]

In October 2023, Hurricane Otis made headlines as it approached Mexico’s southern Pacific coast. Originally classified as a tropical storm, Otis quickly intensified and became a category five hurricane within just 12 hours, surprising forecasters and local authorities. With sustained winds reaching around 265 km per hour, it became the strongest hurricane on record to […]

Boeing is making significant progress in the production of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) core stages. As the completion of NASA’s second SLS core stage at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans nears, Boeing is also continuing the production of hardware for the next two units. However, there is a change in the […]

Tropical forests play an important role in Earth’s climate system by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. However, accurately measuring and reporting the amount of carbon they absorb, store, and release is a complex task due to variations in measurement methods. This information is vital for nations to assess their efforts in combating the climate crisis. […]

The Earth’s climate is changing at an alarming rate, and the warning signs are all around us. From shrinking ice sheets to rising sea levels and dying coral reefs, the planet is undergoing large-scale changes that could have irreversible consequences. But what is even more worrying is the possibility of reaching climate ‘tipping points’—critical thresholds […]

ESA’s Young Professionals Satellite, YPSat, is making significant progress as it undergoes its final testing before being integrated onto the Ariane 6 for its inaugural flight. YPSat is a unique project led by ESA Young Professionals, giving them hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing hardware for space missions. The recent testing of YPSat took […]