China aims to explore the south pole of the moon in 2026. To begin exploring the Moon’s south pole, China accelerated its progress toward designing a new moon rover. In the Chang’e-7 expedition, the lunar rover will target the moon’s south pole and far side. Before China’s Chang’e-7 expedition, the Yutu 2 robot was also […]
Eighty moons of Jupiter are yet to be discovered. Fifty-seven of these moons are named by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). And the remaining Twenty-three will be detailed in the future. Ganymede (Moon): Ganymede, the largest of Jupiter moons, was closely observed by the Juno spacecraft during flybys in 2019 and 2021. On June 7, […]
Soyuz MS-25: A Collaborative Springboard to Space Exploration’s Future Scheduled for liftoff on March 21st, 2024, the Soyuz MS-25 mission marks a significant moment in space exploration. Aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket, a multinational crew will embark on a roughly 195-day journey to the International Space Station (ISS).This mission holds historical significance for several reasons: it features […]
Which planets is gas? Gas planets, also known as gas giants, have long intrigued astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. These colossal celestial bodies, predominantly composed of hydrogen and helium, play a crucial role in the cosmic ballet of planetary systems. Recent advancements in astronomical research and technology, including contributions from the James Webb Space Telescope […]
Icy Asteroids: Unlocking the Secrets of Our Solar System For decades, asteroids have been relegated to the realm of science fiction as the menacing space rocks hurtling towards Earth. However, recent discoveries are revealing a far more intriguing reality. Icy asteroids, lurking in the fringes of our solar system, are emerging as time capsules holding […]
Space One Rocket: Japan’s Rising Star The dream of a private Japanese space industry took a significant leap forward with the introduction of Space One and its dedicated launch vehicle, the Kairos rocket. Aiming to revolutionize satellite launches with lower costs and higher frequencies, Space One captured the imagination of space enthusiasts worldwide. However, their […]
Introduction: A New Era in Spaceflight The human desire to explore the cosmos continues to propel innovation. Boeing Starliner, a partially reusable spacecraft, stands as a testament to this ongoing pursuit. Designed to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and other low-Earth orbit destinations, Starliner represents a significant milestone in American travel space. […]
Baikonur Cosmodrome: Cradle of the Space Age In the big Kazakh grassland, there’s a famous place called the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It’s a huge area with a long history that’s really important for space exploration. Since the beginning of space exploration until now, Baikonur Cosmodrome has been launching rockets and helping people go to space. It’s […]
What is GN-z11 and why is it important? Gazing billions of light-years across the vast cosmic expanse, astronomers have encountered a celestial enigma: GN-z11. This exceptionally luminous galaxy stands as one of the brightest and most distant ever observed, existing a mere 430 million years after the Big Bang (roughly 3% of the universe’s current […]
Tiangong Space Station: China’s Celestial Palace Orbits the Future Soaring roughly 250 miles above Earth, the Tiangong Space Station, named after the Chinese words for “Heavenly Palace,” serves as a testament to China’s growing ambitions in space exploration. This modular marvel, completed in 2022, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s three-step human spaceflight program […]