French astronaut Thomas Pesquet and his Crew-2 team launched to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month mission. For special occasions, they enjoy gourmet dishes like lobster, beef bourguignon, cod with black rice, potato pancakes with wild mushrooms, and almond-caramelized pear tarts.

Like professionals on Earth, International Space Station (ISS) astronauts follow structured workweeks with dedicated downtime for rest and relaxation. While this now seems standard, prioritizing crew mental health wasnt always the norm in spaceflight.During the 1960s Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo miss

China has selected a Russian scientific payload for its upcoming near-Earth asteroid sampling mission, with plans to discuss a main-belt comet visit.Following Japan and the United States, China is gearing up to collect asteroid samples. This bold mission, slated for launch around 2024, targets the n

Analysis of Martian meteorites by researchers at Brown University suggests the Red Planets subsurface could harbor extant life. Published in Astrobiology, the study bolsters the case for drilling missions to probe these depths. On Earth, most life depends on sunlight, but deep-dwelling organisms thr

Amazon has announced that United Launch Alliances Atlas V rocket will deploy the first satellites of its Project Kuiper constellation into low Earth orbit. SpaceXs Starlink initiative has been paving the way for satellite broadband, with over 1,000 satellites now operational and service available in

China is advancing a cutting-edge space telescope designed to match Hubbles astronomical prowess. If timelines hold, Xuntian could launch as early as 2024, bolstering the nations orbital capabilities. Chinas Tiangong (Heavenly Palace) space station is poised to complement the International Space Sta

As NASAs Perseverance rover explores Mars since its February landing, Chinas Tianwen-1 mission prepares its Zhurong rover—named after an ancient fire god—for a mid-May touchdown on the Red Planet. Chinas ambitious Tianwen-1, the nations first interplanetary mission, targets Utopia Planitia—a vast ro

Researchers in China and the U.S. have explored the EmDrive—a concept for fuel-free space propulsion that could revolutionize interstellar travel. However, mounting evidence suggests this innovation wont materialize. A Potential Revolution in Space Travel? The EmDrive (Electromagnetic Drive) is an a

The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology has unveiled a concept for a suborbital spacecraft designed to transport passengers anywhere on Earth in under an hour— strikingly similar to SpaceXs Starship. This weekend, China marked its sixth National Space Day in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu pr

Recently, NASA made headlines by selecting SpaceX exclusively to develop its next human lunar lander. By committing to Starship, the agency is positioning itself for frequent, cost-effective missions. In turn, SpaceX gains crucial NASA support for its Mars ambitions. About a year ago, NASA awarded

Jared Isaacman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, leads SpaceXs historic all-civilian mission this year. Hell be joined by three remarkable civilians, making them the first to orbit Earth without a professional astronaut aboard. Youve likely heard about Inspiration4, SpaceXs groundbreaking first all-

Astronomer Coryn A.L. Bailer-Jones proposes star triangulation as a reliable interstellar GPS in a new preprint. This innovative approach emerges as NASA develops pulsar-based navigation for deep-space missions, much like lighthouses guiding ships. Challenging NASAs Pulsar Navigation In 2018, NASA u

New research reveals that after 340 days on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Scott Kellys heart shrank by about 27%, much like that of endurance swimmers. Yet, he stayed remarkably fit, offering vital insights for long-duration space missions. Adapted to Earths gravity over mill

A groundbreaking study challenges our understanding of nearly 70% of the universes composition. New simulations suggest that dark matter with magnetic-like properties could be driving cosmic expansion. The Expanding Universe In the late 1920s, astronomer Edwin Hubble revolutionized astronomy by disc

As commander of his upcoming six-month ISS mission, French astronaut Thomas Pesquet plans to stay fit with virtual reality cycling. This innovative tech helps minimize muscle loss by immersing him in real-world routes, including those in France. Earthly Immersion from Orbit On April 22, 2021, Thomas

NASAs Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope promises to deepen our understanding of the Universes evolution while revolutionizing exoplanet discovery, potentially uncovering tens of thousands of new worlds. Alongside the James Webb Space Telescope, the Roman Telescope (formerly WFIRST) stands as one of

NASAs InSight lander has detected two new Marsquakes measuring 3.1 and 3.5 in magnitude. The team is also working to bury the seismometer cable connecting it to the lander, shielding it from harsh weather conditions. NASAs InSight lander touched down successfully in November 2018 on the western edge

Docked at the International Space Station (ISS), SpaceXs Crew Dragon Resilience—Americas longest-operating spacecraft in space—has successfully relocated to a new port. This clears the way for incoming missions. On Monday, NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, along with J

Recent observations from the European Southern Observatorys (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT) reveal that interstellar comet 2I/Borisov is among the most pristine comets ever studied, likely having never encountered a star before its close solar approach. On August 30, 2019, amateur astronomer Gennad

Perseverances MEDA instrument provides critical insights into Jezero Craters weather, aiding sample return missions and human exploration preparations. Weather influences our daily decisions on Earth—grabbing a jacket for wind or postponing travel for storms. Mars mission teams face similar challeng