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ESA’s Hera asteroid mission has arrived at the ESTEC Test Centre in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in the project. After being transported from its birthplace in Bremen, Germany, the van-sized spacecraft was placed inside an environmentally controlled container and left overnight in the airlock to allow for dust to settle and humidity to […]

Validation testing for ESA’s new Ariane 6 launch vehicle is well underway, with recent tests focusing on the upper stage engines. These tests involved firing the Vinci engine and a smaller Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), simulating their operation during a flight. The tests took place at the German Aerospace Center DLR’s engine test centre in […]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for an exciting mission to study the Sun with its Aditya-L1 solar observatory. Set to launch on 2 September 2023, this mission will provide valuable scientific data as the spacecraft orbits in an unstable orbit. To ensure the success of this mission, ISRO has enlisted the support […]

SpaceX is gearing up for its second Integrated Flight Test (IFT) of the Starship. Booster 9, which completed its pre-flight testing, is waiting for its partner for the second launch. Ship 25 has already been tested previously, so only full stack testing and regulatory approval are pending for the second flight. Booster 9 initially had […]

In the vast expanse of space, astronauts face numerous challenges to their daily routines and biological rhythms. With the Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen aims to shed light on the effects of sleeping in space through two innovative experiments: Circadian Light and Sleep in Orbit. Circadian rhythm, our internal clock that influences our sleep-wake […]

Space exploration is an awe-inspiring endeavor that pushes the boundaries of human capability. However, it also presents unique health challenges for astronauts. The European Space Agency (ESA) recognizes the importance of understanding these challenges and their implications for human well-being during extended missions. Through their SciSpacE activities, ESA collaborates with researchers to conduct experiments that […]

On August 26, 2023, Andreas Mogensen embarked on his second mission to the International Space Station (ISS), known as Huginn. Joined by Crew-7, Mogensen, an astronaut from the European Space Agency (ESA), launched aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft Endurance. The crew also includes Jasmin Moghbeli from NASA, Satoshi Furukawa from JAXA, and Konstantin Borisov from […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has postponed the launch of the classified NROL-107 Silent Barker mission due to safety concerns and the approaching Tropical Storm Idalia. The mission is a joint project between the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the United States Space Force, aimed at providing the capability to search, detect, and track objects from […]

Wings Unfolded: The Huginn Mission Begins on the International Space Station In a remarkable display of international collaboration, the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed its newest crew members on August 27th, as Crew-7 successfully docked with the orbiting laboratory. This historic mission marks the beginning of ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen’s Huginn mission, during which he […]

Cygnus, also known as the Swan, is a constellation that dominates the summer nights with its abundance of bright deep-sky objects. Among its many celestial wonders, the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) stands out as a beautifully intricate and bubble-like Wolf-Rayet nebula. While it may pose a challenge for visual observers, it’s a dream come true […]