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In a significant yet somber chapter in the ongoing saga of lunar exploration, the HAKUTO-R Mission 2, aptly named Resilience, encountered an unfortunate fate during its landing attempt on the Moon. On June 5, 2025, at precisely 19:17 UTC, Resilience aimed to settle upon the lunar surface in the Mare Frigoris region, a site graced […]

Amidst the cosmic ballet of stars and planets, one exoplanet stands out with a tantalizing mystery that has recently caught the attention of scientists and the media alike: K2-18b. Nestled in the habitable zone of its host star, a red dwarf in the constellation Leo, K2-18b has reignited our hopes and questions regarding the existence […]

On January 16th, 2025, SpaceX achieved yet another milestone with the seventh full flight test of the Starship system, launching from the iconic Starbase in Texas. This mission stands as a testament to SpaceX’s relentless pursuit of innovation in aerospace technology. The launch was the culmination of rigorous preparations and extensive simulations aimed at ensuring […]

Trump’s impact on NASA and Artemis President Trump’s return to the forefront of U.S. politics brings with it a complex interplay of implications for NASA, the Artemis program, and America’s spaceflight ambitions. As we reflect on his previous term, it becomes evident that the Trump administration significantly reshaped the trajectory of space exploration, particularly with […]

The SM-64 Navajo was an ambitious project that began in the late 1940s, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of cruise missile technology. Designed by Lockheed, this long-range cruise missile was conceived during a period of intense geopolitical tension, as the United States sought to bolster its military capabilities in the wake of World […]

Physical characteristics of the new Shepard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft has become somewhat of a sensation not just for its technical prowess and aspirations to democratize space travel, but also for its unmistakable physical resemblance to, well, let’s just say, a rather risqué object. The shape of a rocket is a complex confluence of […]

SpaceX Starship Launch Highlights The recent launch of SpaceX’s Starship In-Flight Test 5 (IF5) has sent ripples of excitement through the aerospace community, proving once again that SpaceX is at the frontier of state-of-the-art space exploration. This test marked a pinnacle in rocket recovery technology and showcased the impressive robustness of the Starship and its […]

Mechazilla, a marvel of engineering and robotics, is the cornerstone of SpaceX’s ambitions to revolutionize space travel with its Starship program. This enormous launch tower, specifically designed for the Starship system, serves as both a launch platform and a recovery solution, showcasing SpaceX’s innovative approach to reusability in space vehicles. At its core, Mechazilla is […]

Engines and propulsion systems At Archer Aviation, the engineering of their electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, known as Midnight, involves intricately designed propulsion systems that represent a fusion of automotive engineering with aeronautical demands. The team’s focus on electric motors rather than conventional engines signifies a paradigm shift in aviation technology. Archer’s systems […]

The Europa Clipper mission is set to revolutionize our understanding of one of the solar system’s most intriguing celestial bodies. Jupiter’s fourth-largest moon, Europa, has long captured the attention of scientists and space enthusiasts alike, primarily due to its icy crust that encases a potential global ocean beneath. This mission aims to explore whether Europa […]