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The North Korean space agency launched a Chollima 1 satellite launch vehicle from Sohae on the west coast of the country at 13:44 UTC on Monday, May 27. However, the vehicle exploded during first stage flight, marking the third failure out of the launcher’s four flights to date. The Chollima 1 vehicle, named after a […]

## The UK Space Industry: A Flourishing Landscape The UK space industry is experiencing a period of significant growth, with several spaceports under development and companies making strides towards orbital launches. This article explores the current state of play, highlighting key developments and future prospects. ### SaxaVord Spaceport: Leading the Charge SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, […]

The European Space Agency (ESA), alongside partners CNES and ArianeGroup, has provided an update on the progress of the Ariane 6 launcher. The Canopée ship will transport the rocket’s first and second stages from France and Germany, respectively. The first flight is scheduled for a launch window between June 15 and July 31, 2024. The […]

Black holes have long captivated scientists and astronomers with their mysterious nature. These incredibly powerful objects, found at the centers of galaxies, possess immense gravitational pulls that can draw in surrounding cosmic material such as gasses, planets, stars, and more. As this material spirals into the black hole, it forms large accretion disks that become […]

Black holes, the most powerful gravitational forces in the universe, are known for their ability to devour and destroy celestial bodies in an instant. When black holes consume planets and stars, they create streams of particles called jets that travel near the speed of light. These jets can accelerate cosmic rays, but the exact process […]

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 […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that the long-awaited maiden flight of the Ariane 6 rocket is scheduled to take place between June 15 and July 31, 2024. This exciting news comes after a successful hot-fire test of the Vulcain 2.1 core stage engine, which took place on November 23. The test involved a […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently released the first full-color images from its latest space telescope, Euclid. This telescope is designed to study the nature and distribution of dark matter and dark energy in the universe. The unveiling of Euclid’s first five images took place during a video broadcast on November 7. These images […]

The recent ESA-EU Space Summit held in Seville, Spain, brought attention to the evolving future of the European Space Agency (ESA) and European spaceflight. The summit highlighted the need for a paradigm shift in Europe’s space ambitions, particularly in relation to the gap between Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launch vehicles. The focus was on […]

The International Space Station (ISS) has been facing a series of challenges in recent months, but the crew of Expedition 70 is determined to overcome them. After two crew handovers and technical issues such as a seized-up rotary joint and a coolant leak, the crew is now preparing for upcoming spacewalks. Let’s take a closer […]