Tag: Space missions
Ancient Volcanic Activity Revealed in First Rocks Returned from Moon’s Far Side
Samples collected from the far side of the moon by China's Chang'e-6 mission have provided scientists with a unique glimpse into the lunar history....
China Successfully Launches 10 Satellites on 2 Rockets in Less Than 6 Hours: Watch...
China Achieves Remarkable Feat with Dual Satellite LaunchesChina made headlines in the space industry as it successfully launched 10 satellites on two separate rockets...
Decoding the Unusual Shape of Dimorphos and Selam: Watermelon-Shaped Asteroids Explained
Astronomers have long been puzzled by the unusual shapes of the tiny asteroids Dimorphos and Selam, but a recent study sheds light on why...
Spotting the JUICE Spacecraft During Near-Earth Flyby
The JUICE spacecraft, short for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, is embarking on a groundbreaking mission that involves a rare gravitational boost from both Earth...
Space Camp Final Exam: Test Your Knowledge of Space!
Are you ready to test your space knowledge? Take the quiz below to see how much you know about the wonders of the universe....
Unveiling Hidden Moons: Gaia Telescope Discovers Over 350 Asteroids with Moons
The European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by spotting potential moons orbiting over 350 asteroids. This discovery has the...
Celebrating the Scientific Legacy of Rosetta Probe: A Decade of Discovery
Comet 67P captured the attention of scientists ten years ago when it became the first comet to be orbited and landed on by a...
Surviving in Space: How Two Astronauts Will Pass Time Until 2025
Suni Williams and Commander Barry Wilmore are currently in space, facing the uncertainty of when they will return to Earth. They were supposed to...
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches for Record-Tying 22nd Time Tonight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 52 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 17, 2023. This marked the 22nd...
Unveiling the Secrets of Life: Scientists’ Mission with Four Grams of Asteroid Dust
The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland is abuzz with activity as scientists embark on a groundbreaking mission to unravel the mysteries of...
Unveiling NASA’s Asteroid Hunter’s Final View: A Captivating Image
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, a dedicated asteroid hunter, has reached the end of its mission after more than a decade of service. The final image...
Sneak Peek at Virgin Galactic’s Delta Class Space Plane: Watch the Video
Virgin Galactic recently unveiled the design for its new Delta class spaceship in a video released on August 7. The Delta design is described...
Unveiling the Secrets of Life: Scientists’ Quest for Asteroid Dust
Inside a nondescript building at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, scientists are embarking on a groundbreaking journey. They are meticulously examining four grams...
Chinese Rocket Failure Leads to Creation of Space Junk Cloud
On August 6, 2024, a Chinese Long March 6A rocket successfully launched the first 18 satellites for the Qianfan broadband network into low Earth...
Discovering the Entrance to a Huge Moon Cave: Scientists’ Breakthrough
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by finding an entrance to a huge moon cave on the lunar surface. This entrance, located in Mare...
Private Cygnus Freighter Delivers 4 Tons of Supplies to the ISS
On August 6, 2024, the Cygnus cargo spacecraft, operated by Northrop Grumman, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivered approximately 4...
Nasa’s Loss of Control: The Boeing Starliner Narrative
Boeing's recent Starliner launch was supposed to be a shining moment for the aerospace company, proving that it could safely transport astronauts to space...
Exploring Mars: Astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol’s Insights on Martian Discoveries
Nathalie Cabrol, an astrobiologist born in 1963 near Paris, has dedicated her career to exploring the mysteries of Mars and the search for extraterrestrial...
SpaceX Successfully Deploys 23 Starlink Satellites to Orbit from California
SpaceX achieved another milestone on Sunday as they successfully deployed 23 Starlink satellites into orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9...