Even though the Peregrine lunar lander failed to land, it is still gathering data
Though it may soon be falling into space, Astrobotic’s unfortunate Peregrine moon lander is gathering data for scientific purposes. NASA said in an update…
SpaceX plans to conduct Starship’s third flight test in February. Starship might start flying again as early as next month
In 2023, SpaceX’s enormous, reusable Starship rocket conducted two test flights: one in April and one in November. According to company representatives, a third…
China introduces Einstein’s “lobster eye” A probe to solve the X-ray universe’s mysteries
China launched its Einstein Probe early on Tuesday with the goal of utilizing cutting-edge optics inspired by lobster eyes to detect X-ray emissions from…
First Solar Observatory in India Arrives at Its Final Location
With the successful placement of a spacecraft in an orbit where it will study the sun for five years, India has accomplished another significant…
Plans for Major Space Missions by 2024
In the upcoming year, a number of new space missions are scheduled. A preview of some of the ones to look out for in…
The NASA/JAXA XRISM Mission Offers the First Look at the X-ray Universe
An first glimpse of the unparalleled data that will be gathered when science operations of the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) observatory…
This is the first image of the new Vulcan rocket from United Launch Alliance
After ten years of preparation and testing, United Launch Alliance’s first Vulcan rocket finally took off on Friday and traveled 30 minutes to reach…
Satellite Connectivity Direct to Your Smartphone: Starlink’s New Frontier
The first satellites from Starlink with a direct smartphone connection capability. This marks the beginning of a new era in global connectivity rather than…
NASA Requests Names for the Artemis Robotic Moon Rover from the Public
Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER for short, is NASA’s first robotic lunar rover, and it is inviting people to transmit their names…
NASA Addresses Allegations That a “Lost” Asteroid Will Impact Earth in 2024
NASA has responded to worries that this year’s potential asteroid strike could occur. This asteroid, designated 2007 FT3, was originally observed in 2007 but…