On September 24th, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will make history as it drops off a sample from the asteroid Bennu, marking the first time a spacecraft has returned to Earth with a sample from an asteroid. This remarkable achievement has sparked excitement among scientists and space enthusiasts alike, as it provides a unique opportunity to study […]

In an increasingly digital world, the need to protect essential supplies and crucial information from cyberattacks is more important than ever. Recognizing this, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission have signed an agreement to utilize space technology to enhance information security. The agreement outlines the creation of a satellite constellation, known as […]

ESA Open Days 2023: An Unforgettable Journey Through Space More than 15,000 space enthusiasts are eagerly preparing to embark on a journey through the wonders of space at ESA’s Open Days 2023. This Europe-wide series of events aims to bring space closer to the public than ever before, offering unforgettable days of discovery, inspiration, and […]

ESA and Airbus, in partnership with NASA, recently hosted a media event at the Airbus facility in Bremen, Germany, to showcase the progress of the Artemis II mission. The event was attended by the entire crew of Artemis II, who visited the facility where Airbus is assembling the Orion European Service Module (ESM). The ESM […]

London’s Lightroom showspace is set to host an immersive and captivating experience that will take visitors on a remarkable journey through humanity’s past and future voyages to the moon. “The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks,” a nearly hour-long production, is scheduled to debut on December 6, 2023. This unique experience combines the expertise of […]

ESA Open Day to Inspire and Educate Visitors on the Wonders of Space On September 29th, the European Space Agency (ESA) will open its doors to the public at its Earth Observation center in Frascati, Italy. This annual open day event aims to engage and inspire people with the wonders of science and space missions, […]

Blue Origin, the aerospace manufacturer founded by Jeff Bezos, is making significant progress towards the launch of its orbital class rocket, New Glenn. The company has been conducting tests at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) and has recently submitted plans for a refurbishment facility near the Cape Canaveral Skid Strip. This facility will play an important […]

The week of Sept. 18 through Sept. 24 is set to be an exciting one for the aerospace industry, with three orbital launches scheduled to take place in the United States. These launches, all conducted by US-based aerospace companies, highlight the continued growth and innovation in the field. Rocket Lab, a prominent player in the […]

The European aerospace industry has taken a significant step forward with the successful tests of the HFT-3 and CTLO1-C components of the Ariane 6 launch system. These tests, conducted at the German Aerospace Center in Lampoldshausen and Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, demonstrate the strength of European industrial and institutional collaboration. The achievements of the […]

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing the presence of carbon-bearing molecules in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18 b. This finding has provided valuable insights into the nature of this intriguing exoplanet, which is believed to be a Hycean planet, potentially featuring a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and a water-covered surface. […]