On October 29, 2020, NASA engineers sent a series of commands to the Voyager 2 spacecraft as it travels through interstellar space. The probe acknowledged receipt and executed the instructions flawlessly. Launched in 1977, Voyager 2 delivered its first data from beyond our solar system in November 2

Space Perspective is now accepting reservations for an extraordinary stratospheric journey aboard its Neptune capsule. At $125,000 USD per seat, this exclusive experience offers breathtaking views from the edge of space. Announced in June 2020, the U.S. startups high-altitude balloon flights carry u

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has targeted July for the companys first attempt at an orbital Starship flight. However, critical regulatory approvals remain pending. That was nearly two months ago. On May 5, the Starship SN15 prototype made history by launching to 10 km altitude and executing a fl

Venus atmosphere holds so little water that even Earths most drought-resistant microbes couldnt survive, a new study reveals. Yet, Jupiter offers a faint glimmer of possibility.Last year, astronomers detected phosphine in Venus atmosphere—a gas sometimes linked to life—sparking excitement. While the

China is gearing up to deploy its upcoming super-heavy launch vehicle to assemble a colossal space-based solar power plant in geostationary orbit. China Emerges as a Space Powerhouse Chinas space program has surged ahead in recent years, marked by groundbreaking achievements. In 2019, it became the

A National Academies committee has endorsed NASAs proposal to unify radiation exposure limits for astronauts, regardless of age or gender. This shift aims to enhance opportunities for women in upcoming missions to the Moon and beyond, though it falls short for ambitious Mars voyages. Space radiation

A new study finds that none of the known potentially habitable rocky exoplanets receive sufficient radiation to sustain an Earth-like biosphere. Astronomers have confirmed 4,422 exoplanets across 3,280 star systems. Among them, 165 are rocky and Earth-sized, with only about 10 orbiting in their star

Astronomers have announced the discovery of the smallest and most massive white dwarf observed to date. This rapidly rotating object, with an extraordinarily powerful magnetic field, formed from the merger of two white dwarfs in a binary system. What is a white dwarf? Low- to intermediate-mass stars

Researchers have pioneered a groundbreaking CRISPR/Cas9 method to investigate how cells repair DNA damage in space. DNA damage occurs naturally or from environmental factors. In space, high-energy cosmic radiation—particles racing near light speed—poses the biggest threat to astronauts by disrupting

The European Space Agency (ESA) has received more than 22,000 applications for its latest astronaut selection, signaling strong European interest in space exploration and potential for independent manned missions.Record-Breaking Interest: Over 22,000 ApplicationsThe response has been overwhelming. E

Jeff Bezos announced his participation in Blue Origins inaugural New Shepard crewed flight on July 20. Now, Virgin Galactic has revealed that founder Sir Richard Branson will precede him, targeting space on July 11 aboard the VSS Unity.First Crewed Mission for VSS UnityIn 2016, Virgin Galactic—found

One everyday question rarely asked: How do astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) handle laundry? Without a washing machine, they simply discard soiled clothes. Now, NASA is pioneering solutions for onboard laundry to make missions more sustainable.No Laundry System Aboard the ISSAstron

NASA has announced plans to test an advanced composite solar sail system in mid-2025, deploying it from a CubSat. This mission will refine key technologies for these sails, unlocking efficient, low-cost propulsion for future space exploration.What is a solar sail?Solar sails harness the momentum of

From lunar sample returns and Mars missions to Jovian probes and asteroid sampling, Chinas space agenda through 2025 is packed with milestones, bolstered by robust international collaborations.The Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) detailed its key initiatives for 2021-2025 at a June 12 pr

Experienced taikonauts Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo conducted Chinas second-ever spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station this weekend. Over nearly seven hours, they performed critical maintenance and assembly tasks, showcasing the nations advancing space capabilities. Just weeks ago, China launch

As NASA eyes a crewed Mars mission by the late 2030s and SpaceX aims to accelerate timelines potentially before 2026, China is positioning itself firmly in the race. The Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) plans its inaugural crewed mission to the Red Planet in 2033, followed by regular fli

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos are advancing their joint ExoMars 2022 mission to search for signs of ancient life on Mars. While parachute issues delayed the project last year, recent tests show notable improvements. For context, ESA and Roscosmos planned to launch ExoMars 2020 alongs

European physicists are edging closer to realizing their ambitious vision for the Einstein Telescope, a groundbreaking underground gravitational wave observatory. The Science of Gravitational Waves Today, three leading gravitational wave detectors operate worldwide: the two LIGO sites in the United

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is on track for launch following a successful review of its Ariane 5 rocket. However, NASA is examining historical records that could implicate former administrator James E. Webb in LGBTQ+ discrimination. On July 1, the European Space Agency (ESA), in collaborat

A consortium of European companies led by Airbus has developed an autonomous robotic arm set to launch to the ISS, integrating seamlessly with the Russian segment.The International Space Station currently features two robotic arms: the 17-meter Canadarm2, recently impacted by space debris, and the 1