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The expansive realm of space brings with it both wonder and challenges, particularly in the management of space debris. Over six decades of space exploration have led to the accumulation of an unimaginable amount of debris orbiting Earth, with estimates suggesting nearly 10,000 intact satellites and rocket bodies drifting in the atmosphere. With an alarming […]

Blue Origin has recently made significant strides in its quest for the inaugural flight of the New Glenn rocket, culminating in a successful hot fire test of its second stage. On September 23, 2024, the Blue Origin team ignited the two BE-3U engines of New Glenn’s upper stage at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This […]

SpaceX has made significant strides in its preparation for the fifth flight of the Starship system, particularly with the recent completion of full-stack testing for Ship 30 and Booster 12. This phase is critical, as it brings the two components together for the first time since June 6, 2024, allowing engineers to evaluate the vehicle’s […]

NASA is gearing up for the highly anticipated Crew-9 mission, a significant event in this week’s launch schedule powered by SpaceX. The mission is slated to launch two new crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday. This launch will mark […]

Asteroids have long captured human imagination, sparking curiosity about their origins and potential threats they pose to our planet. Among them, the binary asteroid system consisting of Didymos and its moonlet Dimorphos has recently become a focal point for scientific study and planetary defense. The European Space Agency’s forthcoming Hera mission is set to address […]

On 18–19 September, the vibrant atmosphere of ESA’s European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) transformed into a bustling hub of innovation and collaboration during the Industry Space Days 2024. This pivotal event drew together an impressive assembly of 2,300 registered participants from 1,100 companies across 42 countries, serving as a testament to the significance […]

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captures a breathtaking view of the Burning Man festival, an extraordinary event that transforms the Black Rock Desert into a vibrant, ephemeral city. This image, acquired on August 26, 2024, provides a unique perspective, showcasing the sprawling encampments of over 70,000 attendees who gathered to celebrate art, community, and self-expression. From […]

The recent findings from the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) have opened new avenues in our understanding of the cosmos, particularly in how black holes and supernova remnants interact with their environments. With the ability to peer deep into the high-energy universe, XRISM has unveiled surprising details about the hot gas surrounding these dramatic […]

Private Chinese launch providers are making significant strides in the realm of rocket reusability, as evidenced by recent high-altitude tests of Vertical Takeoff and Vertical Landing (VTVL) prototype vehicles. This energetic push toward reusability is not only enhancing capabilities but also driving down costs, potentially revolutionizing the landscape of commercial spaceflight. Deep Blue Aerospace and […]

The Hera mission represents a significant leap forward in planetary defense and our understanding of binary asteroid systems. Set to follow the groundbreaking DART mission, it aims to gather crucial data that could redefine how we approach potential asteroid threats to Earth. One of the core objectives of the Hera mission is to perform a […]