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SpaceX successfully launched the Transporter-9 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on November 11. The rocket, carrying a total of 90 spacecraft, deployed the payloads into a Sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of approximately 520 kilometers. Of the 89 deployment events, 85 were confirmed successful immediately, with two additional confirmations announced by satellite owners […]

The recent ESA-EU Space Summit held in Seville, Spain, brought attention to the evolving future of the European Space Agency (ESA) and European spaceflight. The summit highlighted the need for a paradigm shift in Europe’s space ambitions, particularly in relation to the gap between Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launch vehicles. The focus was on […]

Juno Opens up Salts and Organic Compounds on Ganymede’s SurfaceJupiter’s largest moon, Ganymede, has long been a source of fascination for planetary scientists and astrobiologists. It is believed to have a massive ocean beneath its icy surface, making it a potentially habitable location in the solar system. Over the years, various missions and telescopes have […]

SpaceX is getting closer to launching its second flight of Starship, with preparations in the final stages. The company is currently awaiting regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FAA has completed its safety review portion of the license evaluation, but full approval is pending the […]

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage prime contractor, Boeing, is back to working two shifts a day at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans after a cost-saving summer slowdown. The goal is to complete final testing and checkout of the unit that will help send NASA astronauts back to the Moon on […]

SpaceX has successfully completed a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Ship 25 and Booster 9, along with other systems tests, in preparation for an upcoming test flight. After resolving issues between the ship and booster, SpaceX restacked Ship 25 and conducted a rare Sunday test in which the full stack was loaded with Liquid Nitrogen […]

In the world of space exploration, the week of October 23-30 is set to be an exciting one for low-Earth orbit (LEO). Multiple launches are scheduled, with most of them heading to existing constellations. China and SpaceX are the key players in this eventful week. China is kicking off the week with two launches. The […]

Scientists Solve Mystery Behind Marsquake A team of international scientists has successfully determined the cause of the largest seismic event ever recorded on Mars. This seismic event, also known as a Marsquake, occurred on May 4, 2022, and was observed by NASA’s InSight Mars lander. After ruling out a meteor impact, the team concluded that […]

The International Space Station (ISS) has been facing a series of challenges in recent months, but the crew of Expedition 70 is determined to overcome them. After two crew handovers and technical issues such as a seized-up rotary joint and a coolant leak, the crew is now preparing for upcoming spacewalks. Let’s take a closer […]

SpaceX and India are gearing up for a busy period in spaceflight with multiple missions scheduled. SpaceX is planning to launch three Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink payloads, while India is preparing for the first test flight of its Gaganyaan crew-capable spacecraft. The first Falcon 9 mission, called Starlink 6-23, is set to launch from […]