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SpaceX postpones mission to put Japanese lander on Moon

SpaceX has delayed the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a mission to land the first private and also Japanese lander on the...

Chinese spaceship with 3 aboard docks with space station

Three Chinese astronauts aboard a spacecraft docked with China's under-construction space station to meet with their colleagues. This made it the country's first gathering...

NASA cancels greenhouse gas monitoring satellite due to cost

NASA has announced that it will cancel a greenhouse gas monitoring satellite due to anticipated costs and technical issues. It will instead investigate more...

China launches 3 astronauts to complete space station

On Tuesday, three astronauts launched to China's nearly finished space station, ushering in the country's long-term presence in space. It's a significant accomplishment for China's...

The first SLS launch caused damage to the launch pad

A scorched platform, fried cameras, broken pipes, and a busted elevator were among the casualties of NASA's SLS rocket launch last week. The Kennedy...

SpaceX gives Space Coast 52nd launch of the year

After being delayed earlier in the week due to inclement weather, NASA and SpaceX launched the final Dragon capsule mission of the year from...

France, Germany, Italy agree on next-generation space rockets

The three largest contributors to the European Space Agency, France, Germany, and Italy, announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to ensure the long-term...

European Space Agency names new astronauts, agrees record budget

The European Space Agency has named five new career astronauts, two women and three men. While member countries agreed to increase the agency's budget...

Orion spacecraft makes closest moon approach on Artemis I mission

NASA's Orion spacecraft approached the moon Monday morning as it manoeuvred to enter a lunar orbit where it will spend nearly a week. According to...

NASA Webb micrometeoroid mitigation update

Through its powerful hardware, the legendary James Webb Space Telescope provides us with regular glimpses into the far-off cosmos. Even so, the telescope is...

First privately built Indian space rocket launches

An Indian aerospace startup has launched the country's first privately built rocket, marking a watershed moment in the country's efforts to foster a private...

Scroll through the universe with a new interactive map

The Sun is the large orange dot in the centre of this three-dimensional Universe atlas. The local stars around the Sun are first shown, colour...

NASA Moon mission ‘exceeding’ expectations

Three days after leaving Florida for the Moon, the Orion spacecraft is outperforming expectations. NASA officials said on Friday that the spacecraft will soon send...

Unmanned, solar-powered US space plane back after 908 days

After a record 908 days in orbit, the Space Force's X-37B ship landed Saturday at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Boeing's reusable spaceship design has now...

Hurricane causes only minor damage to Artemis rocket

Another disheartening update from NASA's launchpad. The legendary Artemis mission has been delayed yet again, and the rocket has been damaged by Hurricane Nicole. The...