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As summer envelops the Northern Hemisphere and winter blankets the Southern Hemisphere, the cosmic choreography of launches is in full swing. The week ahead promises a packed schedule, with SpaceX set to launch four Falcon 9 missions, highlighting the company’s relentless pursuit of orbital dominance. The excitement begins with the much-anticipated Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) […]

In a remarkable display of engineering prowess, Relativity Space has made significant advancements in the creation of the launch infrastructure for the Terran R rocket at Launch Complex 16 (LC-16) located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Since breaking ground in January 2019, the site has transformed dramatically, evolving from its origins to become […]

The landscape of spaceflight is continuously evolving, and Europe is positioning itself as a key player, particularly within the scope of reentry technology. This evolution is primarily fueled by innovative endeavors like those of ATMOS Space Cargo, which is pioneering the development of advanced reentry vehicles designed to make returning payloads to Earth more accessible […]

As the fourth private Dragon mission to the International Space Station (ISS) approaches, anticipation is building around the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission. Scheduled for launch on June 11 at 8:00 AM EDT, this mission is not just another notch in the remarkable journey of commercial spaceflight; it represents a historic gathering of astronauts from Poland, Hungary, […]

In a significant yet somber chapter in the ongoing saga of lunar exploration, the HAKUTO-R Mission 2, aptly named Resilience, encountered an unfortunate fate during its landing attempt on the Moon. On June 5, 2025, at precisely 19:17 UTC, Resilience aimed to settle upon the lunar surface in the Mare Frigoris region, a site graced […]

This week marks a notable period in the sphere of space exploration, highlighted by the imminent launch of China’s Tianwen 2 asteroid sample return mission and a slew of significant operations from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The interconnections between these events illustrate humanity’s quest to expand its understanding of the cosmos and harness its resources. […]

Amidst the cosmic ballet of stars and planets, one exoplanet stands out with a tantalizing mystery that has recently caught the attention of scientists and the media alike: K2-18b. Nestled in the habitable zone of its host star, a red dwarf in the constellation Leo, K2-18b has reignited our hopes and questions regarding the existence […]

Starfish Space is on the cusp of a groundbreaking mission that aims to achieve the first commercial satellite docking in low Earth orbit (LEO). Dubbed Otter Pup 2, this mission will launch aboard the upcoming SpaceX Transporter-14 rideshare mission, marking a new chapter in satellite servicing technology. The uniqueness of Otter Pup 2 lies in […]

Rocket Lab has been making significant strides in the development of their Neutron rocket, with a robust series of tests designed to validate the design and operational capabilities of both the first and second stages. The first stage, which embodies much of Neutron’s innovative spirit, has been undergoing a rigorous testing campaign essential for ensuring […]

As the world of space exploration accelerates, May is set to be a thrilling month for orbital launches, featuring ambitious missions from five nations across three continents. The excitement is palpable as we see new players entering the stage alongside established giants. Australia’s Gilmour Space: Setting New Horizons Australia is making waves with its inaugural […]