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Lockheed Martin and NASA are nearing completion of the assembly and testing of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission. The spacecraft is expected to be mated to the service module in mid-September, and if there are no issues during testing, the work is projected to be finished by April next year. The Artemis […]

In a historic moment for the Russian space program, the Luna 25 spacecraft was launched on August 10, 2023, marking the first mission to explore the Moon by the Russian Federation since Luna 24 in 1976. The success of this mission is important for the future of Russia’s lunar program, as it aims to make […]

In this gripping sci-fi story, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance as Earth comes under attack. As a resident of a lunar base, you find yourself cut off from the home planet when communication abruptly ceases. Your gaze is drawn to a chilling sight: Earth ensnared in enigmatic, shadowy tendrils originating from an […]

In a busy week for space exploration, Russia has made significant strides with two missions. The first is the launch of GLONASS-K2, a fourth-generation radio navigation satellite, and the second is Roscosmos’s first mission to the Moon in over four decades, known as Luna 25. Meanwhile, SpaceX has launched multiple batches of its Starlink satellites, […]

In the vast expanse of the summer sky, filled with vibrant and youthful open star clusters, lies a hidden gem known as NGC 6791. At first glance, this cluster in the constellation Lyra may seem unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, its unique yellowish tint sets it apart from the rest. It resembles not a typical […]

In a groundbreaking ceremony held on August 3, 2023, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) in Huntsville, Alabama celebrated the expansion and reconfiguration of its Rocket Park. The park, which has stood since 1965, will soon feature a full-scale mockup of the engine section of NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS) core stage pathfinder, […]

In a stunning display of celestial beauty, NASA’s Juno orbiter has captured a colourful family portrait of Jupiter and three of its Galilean moons. These mesmerizing images were taken by the spacecraft’s JunoCam instrument and were skillfully processed by two talented “citizen scientists” – Kevin Gill and Thomas Thomopoulos. The family portrait showcases the majestic […]