Japan becomes fifth country to land spacecraft on the moon, but vital solar cells aren't working
Japan has become the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon, but the mission has run into serious difficulties already.
How to watch a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft depart the ISS this week
This week, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft will depart from the International Space Station after a brief one-month stay. Here's how to watch.
Upcoming lunar mission highlights busy stretch for Canadian astronauts, space agency
MONTREAL - Less than a year away from a historic trip around the moon, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen says humankind's upcoming missions to further explore deep space will inspire future generations, just as NASA's Apollo expeditions sparked his passion.
Boeing's first Starliner mission with humans set for historic Space Coast launch tonight
The stage is set for some space history to be made tonight as two veteran NASA astronauts aim to launch in a spacecraft that has never flown with humans before.
Odysseus moon lander stops working a week after tipping during landing
The lander, Odysseus, lasted longer than anticipated after it ended up on its side with hobbled solar power and communications.
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams to fly to space again on first crewed mission - Greater Kashmir
The launch is scheduled to take place on 10:34 p.m. EDT Monday, May 6, ie May 7 at 8.04 am Indian Standard Time.
U.S. lunar company's inaugural mission falls short of moon landing after spacecraft malfunction
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's inaugural lunar mission will not attempt to land on the moon after the spacecraft malfunctioned shortly after launching.
Polaris Dawn astronauts discuss training for historic commercial spacewalk
Two of the four crew members will exit a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft using spacesuits currently under development. The launch is set for no earlier than early 2024.
Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander ends mission in fiery reentry
The first U.S. lander bound for the Moon since 1972 burned up in Earth's atmosphere on Thursday. The unfortunate ending for Astrobotic’s spacecraft was deemed the most responsible choice given its h
NASA’s most high-risk endeavor in decades and other boundary-pushing space missions planned for 2024
The year ahead promises to deliver some spectacular pursuits, pushing human and scientific exploration of the cosmos further than it’s gone in decades.
Sunita Williams’ space mission delayed, new launch dates explored
NASA is promoting private development of new space stations By Girish Linganna The launch of Boeing’s new CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, which was
Q&A: Small solar sails could be the next 'giant leap' for interplanetary space exploration
Nearly 70 years after the launch of the first satellite, we still have more questions than answers about space. But a team of Berkeley researchers is on a mission to change this with a proposal to build ...
Odysseus spacecraft lunar landing marks dawn of a new era of discovery
The true significance of Odysseus, however, is even greater. This was the first commercial spacecraft to land on the Moon.
Commentary: Japan’s first moon landing solidifies the country’s leadership in space technology
The technology behind Japan’s successful lunar landing could help future spacecraft land in small areas amid rocky terrain, says this Georgia Institute of Technology professor.
Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center as first crew for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft
It's not just another ride for a pair of veteran NASA astronauts who arrived to the Space Coast ahead of their flight onboard Boeing's CST-100 Starliner.
Watch: Big year in space travel
2023 has been a record year for space rocket launches.
ISRO gears up for launch of meteorological satellite, flags it off to Sriharikota spaceport
ISRO said its meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS has been flagged off to SDSC SHAR at Sriharikota for the launch onboard GSLV F14.
Peregrine moon mission in jeopardy after 'anomaly' on space craft
Hours after its launch, Astrobotic reported that an “anomaly” had occurred on board Peregrine Mission One
Ex-Space Shuttle boss corrects the record on Hubble upgrade mission
Under Flight Rules, the crew should have turned back to Earth
NASA unveils three teams to compete for crewed lunar rover demonstration mission
NASA selected three companies to move forward with developing crewed, unpressurized rovers capable of operating on the Moon’s South Pole on Wednesday.
Probing the effects of interplanetary space on asteroid Ryugu
Analyzing samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu by the Japanese Space Agency's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has revealed new insights into the magnetic and physical bombardment environment of interplanetary ...
Japan's SLIM moon craft short on power after successful lunar landing
TOKYO: Japan on Saturday (Jan 20) became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, but solar power issues threatened to cut short the nation’s mission to prove a "precision" landing technology and revitalise a space programme that has suffered setbacks. The Japan Aerospace Expl
Japan is launching the first wooden satellite this summer
It’s the size of a coffee mug
Japan space agency spacecraft lands on the moon
Japan's space agency says its "moon sniper" landed on the lunar surface. It is now the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon.
Rocket Lab completes its first successful landing of spacecraft back on Earth
The satellite landed in the Utah desert on Thursday after a mission testing the benefits of making pharmaceuticals in orbit.
Add-on to Large-Scale Water Mining Operations on Mars to Screen for Introduced and Alien Life - NASA
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European Space Agency gives construction go-ahead for LISA gravitational-wave mission
Estimated to cost €1.5bn, LISA is expected to launch in 2035
Starlab, meet Starship: Private space station buys SpaceX launch for later this decade
SpaceX signed a deal with Starlab, the private space station joint venture of Voyager and Airbus, to launch on Starship.
NASA is on a mission to 'touch the Sun' in milestone moment for space exploration
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to pass the Sun on 24 December 2024.It's due to fly past the sun at 195 km/s, or 435,000 mph."We
Japan's SLIM moon craft short on power after successful lunar landing
Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, but solar power issues threatened to cut short the nation’s mission to prove a "precision" landing technology and revitalise a space programme that has suffered setbacks.
Secret Chinese space plane launches on 3rd-ever mission
Little is known about China's experimental Shenlong space plane or its objectives. The spacecraft just launched on its 3rd-ever mission.
Akasa Air collaborates with Xavier's Resource Centre for the visually challenged for Braille Safety Manual and In-Flight Menu
Akasa Air, rooted in the values of inclusivity and empathy, has consistently aimed to provide a unified travel experience for all passengers since its establishment
After weeks of delays, SpaceX launches space plane aboard Falcon Heavy
Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Amid a cloud of thick, white propellant exhaust, and in the glow of a moonlit night, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launched at 8:07 p.m. EST Thursday night, riding a giant column of orange flame high over NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Video: Four astronauts, including Turkey's first, arrive at space station on private mission
The mission is arranged entirely at commercial expense by Texas-based startup Axiom Space
Space tourism firm reveals pod that will carry passengers next year
New photos and video show construction of the Space Neptune capsule, which is being built by US firm Space Perspective in Florida.
NASA science bound for Moon after successful Vulcan Centaur launch
Your turn, Starship
A Supercollider on the Moon Could Unlock the Secrets of Our Universe—And We Just Found the Secret to Building One
The megastructure could produce 1,000 times more energy than the Large Hadron Collider, allowing scientists to “rewind” the clock and study the origins of the cosmos.
Reliable Robotics creates aviation history with world’s first unmanned, self-flying Cessna flight
Reliable Robotics has created aviation history with the world’s first flight of a Cessna controlled entirely by smart software, not humans. With nobody on board, the self-flying Cessna is able to taxi, take off, fly its scheduled route, land, and taxi back to the gate all by itself. For safety, a remote pilot monitoring the flight can take over at any moment.
India's Space Odyssey: A look at ISRO's journey from modest beginnings to lunar landings
ISRO, the world's sixth-largest space agency, has come a long way in exploring its capabilities and in reducing dependency on foreign launch services. Chandrayaan-3 to Aditya-L1 are a few of the many landmark space missions that India has undertaken.
Long-delayed Boeing Starliner ready for first piloted flight to space station
Years behind schedule and more than a billion dollars over budget, Boeing’s Starliner capsule is finally poised for its first piloted launch Monday, a critical test flight carrying two veteran astronauts to the International Space Station and in so doing, demonstrate an alternative to SpaceX’s already operational Crew Dragon.
First commercial crew of all-European astronauts launches to International Space Station
SpaceX launched the astronauts from its Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday in an important milestone for Europe's space sector.
Japan Becomes the Latest Country to Land on the Moon
The SLIM spacecraft made a successful soft landing on the lunar surface, but a problem with its solar panels means it will soon run out of power.
Several noteworthy space missions are on tap for 2024
Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample from an asteroid and India's Chandrayaan-3 mission exploring the lunar south pole, and 2024 is shaping up to be another exciting year for space exploration.
How does a spacecraft dock with the Space Station outside Earth?
Docking and berthing are not just about connecting two spacecraft; they are vital for crew transfer, resupply missions, and the assembly and maintenance of the ISS.
Europe’s first pilot plant for cultivated fish opens in Germany
German startup Bluu Seafood has launched Europe’s first pilot plant for cultivated fish.
SpaceX reveals new launch date for fifth attempt at Falcon Heavy mission
SpaceX has revealed a new target launch date for a mission that will see its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket carry an experimental space plane to orbit.
Japan's lunar lander is dying before our eyes after setting down on Moon
The real SLIM's shady
Swarms of laser-flown bots visiting a planet light years away – and more NASA-funded projects revealed
An electric airplane on Mars, micrograv hibernation, and plenty others
6 exciting space missions slated for launch in 2024
The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions. Here are six worth following in 2024.
Four astronauts, including Turkey's first, arrive at space station on private mission
The mission is arranged entirely at commercial expense by Texas-based startup Axiom Space
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