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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has successfully completed an important hotfire test of its seven BE-4 engines, lasting 38 seconds, paving the way for the launch of the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission to Mars. The company is aiming for the second flight of its heavy-lift, partially reusable rocket to take […]

The Sentinel-1 mission has been bolstered by the successful launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite, which took to the skies on November 4, 2025, at 22:02 CET (18:02 local time). The satellite was deployed using an Ariane 6 rocket from the European Spaceport located in French Guiana. This mission is instrumental in providing high-resolution radar […]

Arianespace, Europe’s leading launch service provider, successfully launched the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite on November 4, 2025, at 21:02 UTC. The flight, which marked the third launch of the Ariane 6 rocket, lifted off from the Centre Spatial Guyanais in Kourou, French Guiana. This launch was a significant milestone for the Ariane 6 program, being […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching an exciting opportunity for students interested in the space industry by inviting applications for its Student Internship Programme for 2026. This initiative seeks candidates from a variety of fields, including engineering, science, information technology, business, economics, and social sciences, allowing aspiring professionals to immerse themselves in a pioneering […]

This week marks an ambitious launching schedule featuring nine space missions using seven different rockets, underscoring a bustling period in the aerospace sector. Among the highlight launches is the second flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, along with three missions from SpaceX involving the Falcon 9 rocket. The array of launches includes vehicles such […]

In a recent update, SpaceX provided insights into the progress of its Human Landing System (HLS) variant of the Starship, which is poised to play a vital role in NASA’s Artemis Program aimed at returning humans to the Moon. Since being awarded the contract in April 2021, the company has made considerable advancements in the […]

What began as a somber journey culminated in a remarkable success story. The European Space Agency’s ambitious 25-year Cluster mission to examine the effects of invisible solar storms on Earth’s environment has reached a significant conclusion. Launched in 2000, the Cluster satellites have played a critical role in exploring the dynamics between the Sun and […]

As Halloween approaches, a plethora of haunting celestial images has emerged from amateur and professional astronomers around the globe, capturing eerie phenomena in the night sky. Enthusiasts showcase mysterious formations such as witches, bats, ghosts, and serpents—perfect for those seeking a spooky experience during this festive season. Prominent astrophotographer Andrea Arbizzi recently unveiled stunning images […]

China has successfully sent its tenth crew to the Tiangong space station, marking the 16th crewed mission in the Shenzhou program, which has maintained a continuous human presence in orbit since June 2021. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) revealed the identities of the three taikonauts a day ahead of the launch. The Shenzhou-21 mission […]

In an unusual display fitting for the Halloween season, Lake Carnegie in Australia has been captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, showcasing its eerie shape from orbit. Situated at the southern edge of the Gibson Desert within the Shire of Wiluna, this ephemeral lake is around 900 kilometers northeast of Perth, the capital city of […]