SpaceX has successfully launched 60 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, achieving the Falcon 9 rockets 100th successful flight and marking the seventh reuse of the same booster—a remarkable record. A Mission Packed with Milestones A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 in Fl

On the evening of December 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer together from Earth than at any time since the Middle Ages—a spectacular sight perfect for telescopes.Our universe is in constant motion, delivering stunning planetary alignments. This December, the solar systems gas giants,

On November 18, 2020, the CSIRO research vessel RV Investigator documented a brilliant meteor streaking across the sky over the Southern Ocean, just 120 km south of Tasmania, Australia. The footage captures a vivid flash illuminating the night. A Rare Stroke of Luck The RV Investigator, operated by

A groundbreaking map from Japans Astronomical Society reveals our solar system is nearer to the Milky Ways galactic center—and its supermassive black hole—than previously estimated. Its also orbiting faster than expected.Within our galaxy, like the universe at large, celestial objects are in constan

A dedicated amateur astronomer has reignited the debate over the enigmatic Wow! signal, detected in the U.S. more than 45 years ago. His analysis points to a Sun-like star in the exact region from which the signal originated. The Wow! Signal On August 15, 1977, at Ohio State Universitys Big Ear radi

Measuring just the size of a dictionary, the Ledsat CubeSat integrates LED lights to improve collision avoidance in orbit. While not visible to the naked eye, it can be tracked from Earth using ground-based telescopes.Advancing Optical Satellite TrackingDeveloped through a collaboration between stud

In roughly a year, NASA will launch its Artemis program—the most ambitious initiative since Apollo. Heres a comprehensive overview of Artemis 1, the critical first step.In 2017, the Trump administration directed NASA to return humans to the Moon by 2024. This led to the Artemis program, unfolding in

Japans Hayabusa2 spacecraft is poised to return on December 6, delivering pristine samples from asteroid Ryugu. But this milestone is far from the end of its groundbreaking journey. An exceptional mission In 2019, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agencys (JAXA) Hayabusa2 probe made two daring land

Supernovae, the explosive deaths of massive stars, unleash immense energy that can ripple across vast distances—even reaching Earth. A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder has uncovered evidence of these cosmic events preserved in ancient tree rings. Four Climate Disruptions

Success! Chinas Change 5 lander has touched down on the lunar surface just hours ago, as confirmed by state media. The missions goal: collect approximately two kilograms of lunar samples and return them to Earth. Launched on November 23, the Change 5 mission marks Chinas bold step to retrieve the fi

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed an €86 million contract with Swiss startup ClearSpace to pioneer the active removal of orbital debris, guiding it into Earths atmosphere for safe burnout. The Growing Threat of Space Debris Picture navigating the oceans littered with every shipwreck from hi

Moon Mark, partnering with Intuitive Machines, planned a groundbreaking remote-control car race on the Moon in October 2021. This innovative project aimed to inspire the next generation by involving high school students in cutting-edge space technology design.Thats right—small remote-controlled cars

Indias space agency, ISRO, is gearing up for its historic Shukrayaan-1 mission to Venus in 2024, rebounding from pandemic-induced delays. France contributes a key instrument, strengthening longstanding collaborations. Venus presents one of the Solar Systems most inhospitable environments for humans,

Emulating SpaceXs reusable rocket strategy since 2015, New Zealands Rocket Lab is pushing boundaries in small satellite launches with its first full-scale booster recovery test—and the results exceeded expectations.On November 20, Rocket Lab achieved a key milestone by safely recovering the first st

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk expressed strong confidence on December 1 about launching the companys first crewed mission to Mars in 2026—and with some luck, it could happen as early as 2024. Since its founding in 2002, SpaceX has transformed the space industry. Overcoming early challenges, Elon Musks compan

Chinas Change 5 mission, tasked with returning fresh lunar samples to Earth for the first time in decades, is advancing flawlessly. The ascent vehicle lifted off successfully just hours ago and is now gearing up for a rendezvous with the orbiter to hand off its valuable cargo. Launched on November 2

Astronomy enthusiasts, get ready for the Geminid meteor showers peak on December 13-14, promising 60-75 meteors per hour. But what celestial body powers this dazzling display? Though less renowned than the summer Perseids, the Geminids rank among the years top meteor showers. They culminate when Gem

Researchers have demonstrated in a lab setting that oxygen and hydrogen can be efficiently extracted from subsurface brine on Mars, offering a vital resource for future explorers who must produce these essentials on-site. As part of NASAs Artemis program, humans are set to return to the Moon with pl

Small satellites could soon reach low Earth orbit on a regular, fully autonomous basis. This transformative approach to space access comes from Aevum, a cutting-edge Alabama startup reshaping the industry.Recently, Aevum unveiled Ravn X, a groundbreaking launcher. Envision an autonomous drone: 24 me

A few days ago, astronaut Kate Rubins successfully harvested the first radishes cultivated on the International Space Station (ISS). These brassicas—about 20 plants—were carefully stored in a cold room, awaiting their return journey to Earth next year aboard SpaceXs 22nd commercial resupply mission.