NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX Spacecraft Remains Unscathed After Closest-Ever Encounter With the Sun

SPACE 05.31.2024 03:23 AM

NASA's OSIRIS-APEX survived its first closest encounter with the Sun and will make another close flyby on Sept. 1. Continue reading to know the full story.

NASA Spacecraft, Russian Satellite Had a Near-Miss Encounter That Was Closer Than Scientists First Thought

04.23.2024 00:04 AM

The encounter was initially thought to have a 65-feet distance, but further investigations reveal that the two crafts were just around 33 feet apart. Read to learn more.

NASA Administrator Claims China's Civilian Space Program Could Actually Be Military Experiments Kept in Space

04.22.2024 00:00 AM

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson thinks that China's civilian space program could actually be military in nature. Read to learn more.

5-Minute Video Shows Cinematic Journey Inside Varda Space Industries' W-1 Capsule's Return to Earth

02.29.2024 00:00 AM

Watch the triumphant reentry of Varda Space's W-1 capsule, unveiling space manufacturing's pharmaceutical potential and celebrating industry collaboration's milestone achievement.

Over 15,600lbs of Human-Made Space Junk Piling Up on Mars in the Past 53 Years, New Map Reveals

01.31.2024 22:51 PM

Despite never landing on Mars, humans litter the Red Planet with 15,694lbs of space debris, including defunct spacecraft, drill bits, and discarded equipment since 1971. Read the article to learn more details.

Sierra Space's LIFE Modules Pass Explosive Test for Future Space Habitats, Highlighting Progress in Spacecraft Design and Durability

01.25.2024 03:29 AM

Engineers from Sierra Space deliberately detonate a full-scale inflatable space module prototype for future missions. Learn more details about it and watch the video in this article.

Starship 2nd Flight Test: Elon Musk Claims That the Craft Nearly Reached Orbit, Would Have Been Successful If It Were Carrying Payload

01.18.2024 21:20 PM

Elon Musk says that Starship would have reached orbit if it were carrying payload. Read to learn more.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Prepares for Historic Star Landing: Closer and Faster Than Ever Before

01.09.2024 20:44 PM

Launched in 2018, NASA's Parker Solar Probe steadily approached the Sun and will set a 6-million-kilometer record by 2024. Check out more details of this daring mission in this article.

China Successfully Launched Its Reusable Space Plane for the Third Time; Experimental Spacecraft's Objectives Remains Mysterious

12.16.2023 00:12 AM

China's secretive Shenlong space plane embarks on its third mission, shrouded in mystery with undisclosed objectives. Read the article to learn more details.

NASA's 'CUTE' Cereal-Box-Sized Spacecraft Unveils Secrets of 'Hot Jupiters' Atmospheres

12.11.2023 23:37 PM

The Colorado Ultraviolet Transit Experiment (CUTE), NASA's cereal-box-sized spacecraft, reveals secrets of 'hot Jupiters.' Read the article to learn more details.

Sierra Space’s First Dream Chaser Vehicle Completed: Know More About the Novel Spacecraft That Could Redefine Space Travel

11.05.2023 01:00 AM

The Dream Chaser space plane is designed to cater to 15 space missions. Read to learn more. While this novel space plane has been dubbed the next Space Shuttle for years, the Dream Chaser of Sierra Space has finally been announced to be a live spacecraft bound for low-Earth orbit.

NASA's New Horizons Found a Dozen Large Objects Beyond the Kuiper Belt's Outer Boundary

10.09.2023 00:32 AM

A study found a dozen large objects beyond the Kuiper Belt, hinting at a deeper structure or a second belt in the Solar System. Continue reading to learn more. 

Elon Musk Full of Hope for Starship As Massive Craft Awaits Approval for 2nd Launch Attempt

10.08.2023 00:10 AM

During a recent interview, Elon Musks expressed his hopes for Starship, including the plans to bring humans to Mars within the next four years. Read to learn more.

FAA Seeks To Limit Space Junk, Reduce Potential Spacecraft Collisions With New Regulation

09.22.2023 03:43 AM

FAA proposes a new regulation that gives commercial launch operators options to dispose of their space rocket's upper stages. Continue reading to learn more.

Aeolus Wind Satellite: ESA Reveals Animation Based On The Final Images Of the Spacecraft Taken Before Its Fiery Demise

09.12.2023 01:43 AM

The Aeolus satellite was the first to monitor terrestrial winds and to attempt an assisted reentry. Read to learn more.

Surviving Space's Harsh Vacuum: How Long Can Astronauts Live Outside the Spacecraft Without Spacesuits?

08.27.2023 22:05 PM

Surviving sans spacesuit in space is impossible due to vacuum's swift, oxygen-lacking peril. Explore astronauts' survival time in unprotected space.

Russia Luna-25 Status Remains Unclear As Roscosmos Issues ‘Emergency Situation’ Sparking Rumors of Spacecraft Being Lost

08.20.2023 01:15 AM

As it was on its way to its final lunar pre-landing orbit, the Luna-25 spacecraft encountered some engine issues. Read to learn more.

NASA’s Two Mobile Launchers Both in Action for Artemis Space Program

08.18.2023 03:01 AM

Two of NASA’s mobile launchers see action as they perform their tasks for the agency’s Artemis space mission. Continue reading the article to find out more.

India's Chandrayaan-3 Spacecraft Reveals First Moon Images Ahead of Anticipated Lunar Landing Attempt

08.09.2023 04:13 AM

India's "Chandrayaan-3 captured moon images after entering orbit, set to land near the south pole on August 23. Check it out in this article.

Rocket Reentry Path Explained: How To Avoid Uncontrolled Fall of Human Spacecraft?

07.31.2023 11:00 AM

When a spacecraft reenters the Earth through its atmosphere, it faces a lot of challenges which can lead to serious damages when not properly handled. Find out more about it in this article.

Fast-Moving CME Hits Europe’s Solar Orbiter Spacecraft; Solar Plasma Could Have Triggered Powerful Geomagnetic Storms on Earth

07.30.2023 03:00 AM

The sun released a strong solar plasma and it hit t he Solar Orbiter spacecraft. Continue reading to learn the details.