News: Watch Mercury come out of the shadows as the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft flew by the planet’s nightside on June 19, 2023, and enjoy a special flyover of geologically rich scenery and a bonus 3D scene. In the first part of the movie, which is made up of 217 pictures taken by BepiColombo Spacecraft’s monitoring […]
In the realm of aerospace and commercial space flight, Firefly Aerospace is a name that resonates with innovation, capability, and an unwavering pursuit to transform the dynamics of the industry. Based in Austin, Texas, the company aims to deliver a comprehensive range of cost-effective and efficient solutions, from low Earth orbit (LEO) to the Moon […]
The Revolutionary Launch of the World’s First Wooden Satellite In an era where the fusion of technology and sustainability has become paramount, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape in the realm of space exploration. Spearheaded by Japanese scientists, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), […]
In the burgeoning arena of commercial space exploration, Sierra Space has emerged as a pivotal player, demonstrating remarkable progress and innovation in 2024. This article delves into the company’s latest achievements, including the Dream Chaser spaceplane, advancements in space station technology, and a significant contract with the Space Development Agency, highlighting Sierra Space’s commitment to […]
Introduction The realm of space exploration and satellite technology recently witnessed a monumental event, a ‘space rescue’ operation that captured the attention of the world. The California Institute of Technology’s Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1) satellite, particularly its module, the Deployable On-Orbit Ultralight Composite Experiment (DOLCE), faced a critical challenge post-launch. This incident underscores the […]
As we launch into 2024, the stellar accomplishments of the previous year still glimmer in our collective memory. Recall the daring of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx, which gracefully pirouetted with an asteroid, returning with celestial treasures? Or India’s Chandrayaan-3, which shed light on the enigmatic lunar south pole? These feats were just the beginning. The space missions […]
Roscosmos Spacewalk Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 22, as NASA gears up to provide an exciting live broadcast of a spacewalk performed by two Roscosmos cosmonauts outside the International Space Station. In order to move stuff from the Rassvet segment to the new Nauka multifunctional research module, two Roscosmos cosmonauts will perform an array […]
Proba-3 is made up of two satellites that launched together into orbit for a single mission. What will Proba-3 Flyers Observe? The pair will fly in precise formation relative to one another to cast a sustained shadow. This shadow will be from the disk-faced ‘Occulter spacecraft to the ‘Coronagraph spacecraft. Due to this, it will […]
News: The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission project is preparing for its next close flyby of Mercury on June 19. It will be about 236 km above the planet’s surface at that time. Solar Electric Operations for BepiColombo Third’s FlyBy This is the third of six flybys that ESA’s spacecraft control team is leading BepiColombo mission through […]
Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io, is set for a historic close encounter with NASA’s Juno Spacecraft. The orbiter designed to study gas giants has traveled more than 510 million miles and has observed three of Jupiter’s four largest moons up close. When is NASA’s Juno spacecraft scheduled to pass by Io and Jupiter? On Tuesday, May […]