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ESA’s Proba-3 mission aims to achieve what was previously considered impossible in space exploration. The mission involves two dual satellites that will perform precise formation flying in order to cast a shadow from one platform to the other. This shadow will block out the intense light of the Sun, allowing scientists to observe the faint […]

In 2023, SpaceX’s Starship Program experienced its most successful year yet, marked by significant achievements and developments. From multiple full stack flights to major updates in various areas of the program, SpaceX has made significant progress in optimizing Starship production and maintenance. One notable area of progress is the shipyard, where several changes have occurred. […]

In this week’s Hubble Picture of the Week, we are presented with a captivating display of spiral galaxies. The image showcases four distinct galaxies, each with its own unique characteristics. While the scene may initially give the impression that some of these galaxies are in close proximity to one another, upon closer examination, we discover […]

China has once again demonstrated its spacefaring capabilities with an impressive year of launches in 2023. While the year lacked high-profile missions, China launched a total of 66 orbital missions, making it the second most prolific launcher after SpaceX and the United States. Of these 66 launches, an impressive 64 were successful, with one more […]

Embarking on a Celestial Odyssey with ESA: Exploring the Universe Through a Million Eyes The universe has always been a source of awe and wonder for humanity. From the scorching temperatures of the Sun’s corona to the enigmatic gaze of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, the vastness of space holds endless astronomical wonders waiting […]

The International Space Station (ISS) recently reached a major milestone, celebrating its 25th year in orbit. Despite the occasion, the crew of Expedition 70 continued their ongoing work and experiments on board the orbital laboratory. Throughout the final quarter of 2023, cargo spacecraft arrived at the ISS to deliver supplies and fresh experiments while also […]

The festive season is well upon us, and with it comes the age-old tradition of wrapping presents. But did you know that the art of gift wrapping extends even to the world of space exploration? This is right – the European Space Agency’s technical centre ESTEC has recently showcased their exceptional wrapping skills with the […]

NASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter have reached a major milestone in their mission on Mars, celebrating their 1,000th sol, or Martian day, on the Red Planet. The robotic pair has been exploring Jezero Crater and recently completed an extensive investigation of the ancient river delta within the crater. This river delta contains evidence of […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) and France’s space agency CNES are working on a groundbreaking project called Hyguane, aimed at producing hydrogen fuel for Ariane 6 – Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket – in a more sustainable way. Currently, hydrogen is produced in French Guiana through the steam reforming of methanol, which emits a significant amount […]

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is set to launch its spacecraft, the Einstein Probe, in January 2024. This mission, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), aims to survey the sky and detect powerful bursts of X-ray light emitted by mysterious celestial objects such […]