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Origins of the Soviet Space Station Program In the arena of space exploration, the 1960s marked a fevered competition, a palpable tug-of-war between two superpowers: the United States and the Soviet Union. As the Cold War tensions simmered, the Soviets were determined not only to keep pace with their American counterparts but to outpace them […]

Big Concerns about the ISS Leak As whispers of concern echo through the corridors of NASA and Roscosmos, the situation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is becoming increasingly worrisome. A small module on the Russian segment of the ISS, known as the PRK module, has been leaking air into the vacuum of space—an issue […]

The International Space Station (ISS) has recently experienced a transformative period as it transitions from Expedition 71 to Expedition 72. This shift marks not only a change in crew but also a continuation of pivotal scientific endeavors and ongoing maintenance of the ISS. The past few months have been marked by record-setting durations in space, […]

Giant mirrors in orbit and their potential uses In the vast and uncharted realms of outer space, human imagination often transcends the limits of Earthly practicality, giving rise to concepts and ideas that sound more like science fiction than reality. Among these fantastical notions, the idea of using giant mirrors in orbit has captivated scientists […]

The Soyuz MS-26 mission, a remarkable journey into the cosmos, commenced on an extraordinary day, September 11, 2024, at precisely 16:23 UTC. The launch vehicle, a Soyuz 2.1a rocket, was poised at the historic Site 31/6 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan—a site steeped in the annals of space exploration. As the engines roared to […]

This week has been nothing short of exhilarating as we witnessed the launch of the Polaris Dawn mission, which marks a pivotal moment in private space exploration. This mission has set ambitious goals, aiming not only to push the bounds of human spaceflight but also to expand our understanding of living and working in space. […]

The North Korean space agency launched a Chollima 1 satellite launch vehicle from Sohae on the west coast of the country at 13:44 UTC on Monday, May 27. However, the vehicle exploded during first stage flight, marking the third failure out of the launcher’s four flights to date. The Chollima 1 vehicle, named after a […]

On the second week of April, space enthusiasts had plenty to be excited about – a total solar eclipse and several orbital launches from both Russia and the United States. One of the most highly anticipated events was the final flight of the NROL-70 Delta IV Heavy rocket, which took place on Tuesday, April 9. […]

SpaceX is gearing up for an eventful week with multiple launches scheduled, including two Starlink missions. This will contribute to SpaceX’s goal of breaking records this year, as the company aims to achieve a total of 10 launches in March alone. One of the highlights of the week will be the first launch of a […]

Spaceflight enthusiasts have an exciting week ahead as SpaceX, China, and Roscosmos gear up for several launches. SpaceX is scheduled to launch two Starlink missions, China is preparing for two payloads to orbit on the powerful Chang Zheng 5 (CZ-5) rocket, and Roscosmos is ready to launch Russian-built satellites atop the Soyuz rocket. SpaceX kicked […]