Crew-6 En-Route to Join Expedition 68 for Science Expedition on the International Space Station
NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission launched from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 3, 2023, at 12:34 a.m. EST, marking SpaceX’s sixth and final mission allocated to them by NASA.
New Form of Ice Discovered with Implications for the Outer Solar System
Chemists have discovered a new form of ice called medium-density amorphous (MDA) ice, which could have major implications for our understanding of the outer solar system.
Webb Telescope Reveals Centaur Chariklo's Thin Rings in High Precision Observation
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has helped astronomers better comprehend the nature of the ring system surrounding the asteroid and comet centaur 10199 Chariklo.
The Growing Rocket Industry May Pose a Threat to the Ozone Layer's Recovery
Rocket emissions into the upper atmosphere threaten the ozone layer's recovery, and the rocket industry's rapid expansion could undo decades of ozone protection. According to a recent UN study, the ozone layer will recover within four decades, but the expected increase in rocket launches could slow this progress.
New Nebula Uncovered by Amateur Astronomers near M31 Andromeda Galaxy
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31), a well-known night sky object, has a new surprise to offer. A group of amateur astronomers recently discovered an emission nebula that spans half of the width of Andromeda.
DARPA's Quest for the Ultimate Heavy Lift Seaplane: The Liberty Lifter
DARPA’s newest efforts toward exploring the limits of Ground Effect Technology involves heavy lift plane called the “Liberty Lifter.”
Rocket Lab launches first Electron from new Virginia facility
Rocket Lab, a New Zealand-based space technology company, launched its first Electron rocket from its newest facility at Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia.
Starbase tests: The final preparations for starship's first voyage into LEO
After more than a year and a half of waiting, it is evident that Starship's first voyage to space is rapidly approaching, and the next step involves a great deal of fire.
Airbus readies Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer for April launch
Airbus announced on January 20 that the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE), Europe's next flagship space mission, is ready for launch in April. In France, the final assembly and testing of JUICE took nearly a year and a half to complete.
Space Epoch makes significant progress with reusable stainless steel rocket
Space Epoch, a Chinese launch startup, has made substantial progress in developing its reusable stainless steel rocket after completing recent hot fire tests.