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As China’s ambitions in space continue to accelerate, significant developments in reusable satellite technology, lunar exploration gear, and the expansion of spaceports are shaping the landscape of global space exploration. Recent advancements highlight China’s commitment to sustainability in space operations, particularly with the debut of its first reusable satellite. Launched on September 25, the Shijian-19 […]

The week commenced with a significant milestone as NASA’s Europa Clipper mission successfully launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket, marking a new chapter in the exploration of our solar system. With a carefully timed liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on October 14, 2024, the spacecraft embarked on its journey toward Jupiter, aimed […]

As we navigate through the cosmic tapestry of our universe, the ongoing advances in space exploration beckon us forward with a sense of wonder and anticipation. One of the most awaited events is the potential launch of SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy, aiming for its fifth flight test. Set to occur no earlier than October 13, the […]

NASA is gearing up for the highly anticipated Crew-9 mission, a significant event in this week’s launch schedule powered by SpaceX. The mission is slated to launch two new crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday. This launch will mark […]

Private Chinese launch providers are making significant strides in the realm of rocket reusability, as evidenced by recent high-altitude tests of Vertical Takeoff and Vertical Landing (VTVL) prototype vehicles. This energetic push toward reusability is not only enhancing capabilities but also driving down costs, potentially revolutionizing the landscape of commercial spaceflight. Deep Blue Aerospace and […]

This week has been nothing short of exhilarating as we witnessed the launch of the Polaris Dawn mission, which marks a pivotal moment in private space exploration. This mission has set ambitious goals, aiming not only to push the bounds of human spaceflight but also to expand our understanding of living and working in space. […]

Over the past few weeks, China’s spaceflight program has witnessed both triumphs and setbacks. On the positive side, the Chang’e 6 mission successfully retrieved lunar samples from the far side of the Moon, marking a historic achievement. A total of 1,935.3 grams of lunar regolith was returned to Earth, surpassing the amount collected by the […]

Moving into the second half of 2024, the first week of July has already begun with the third launch of the Japanese H3 rocket in the early hours of Monday morning UTC. The week ahead continues with two Starlink missions from SpaceX, pushing the number of Starlink satellites launched to over 6,700. Two more launches […]

After a week filled with weather delays and an uncommon T-0 abort after Falcon 9 had already ignited its engines, SpaceX looks to get back on its feet with the launch of Astra 1P/SES-24. This mission has already been delayed by one day due to bad weather at Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape […]

China’s sixth uncrewed lunar exploration mission, Chang’e 6, landed on and sampled the far side of the Moon. The mission was launched on a Chang Zheng 5 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on May 3 at 09:27 UTC. The Chang’e 6 vehicle consists of an orbiter, lander, ascent vehicle, and sample return capsule. […]