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The Moon has emerged as a focal point for ongoing space exploration endeavors worldwide. While much attention is placed on plans for lunar missions and surface activities, significant progress is also being made behind the…
America’s inaugural commercial uncrewed lunar mission has concluded, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Launched on February 15, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried the Odysseus Moon lander from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has garnered significant attention in recent years for its potential to unravel the mysteries of the universe. However, it is soon to be surpassed by an even more advanced…
In November 2022, NASA embarked on its second Moon exploration program by launching the Artemis I mission. Utilizing the new and powerful Space Launch System rocket and the Orion capsule, this mission served as a…
UK-based eVTOL manufacturer Vertical Aerospace is gearing up for a significant milestone with the imminent launch of its second prototype. Scheduled to commence advanced flight tests later this year, this milestone signifies a pivotal moment…
They say the third time’s a charm, but for Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the recent setback in the form of the failed Starship flight marks another challenge on the road to space exploration. However, amidst the…
In October 2024, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch from the Kennedy Space Center, carrying the Europa Clipper spacecraft on a mission to study Jupiter’s moon, Europa. Aboard this spacecraft will be a special…
In early 2024, NASA announced a postponement of the Artemis II mission to the Moon, originally slated for later this year, now rescheduled for late 2025 due to unspecified crew safety concerns. The complexity of…
Although primarily focused on outer space, NASA, the American space agency, is deeply involved in aviation as well. At this very moment, the organization is engaged in projects aimed at developing new aircraft engines, advancing…
Despite the postponement of the second and third Artemis missions by a year, the plans for returning humans to the Moon are still in motion, with a target date of 2026 at the earliest for…
In the realm of space exploration, the majority of rockets utilized today are not airbreathing, meaning they carry both fuel and oxidizer onboard for propulsion. However, during the early stages of space exploration, various designs,…
NASA’s Artemis II mission faces a delay, pushing its launch to late 2025, with Artemis III following in 2026. While the agency cites safety concerns for the postponement, the delay also reflects technological challenges in…
Space is increasingly cluttered with satellites and other debris, raising concerns about the potential for conflict among major spacefaring nations like the U.S., China, and Russia. While the idea of space warfare might have seemed…
