What next for NASA's Europa Clipper? The long road to Jupiter and its moons
On Oct. 14, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft began a vital mission. It will be investigating the potential habitability of Jupiter’s…
Month: October 2024
NASA Provides Update on Artemis III Moon Landing Regions
As NASA prepares for the first crewed Moon landing in more than five decades, the agency has identified an updated…
Hera asteroid mission’s CubeSat passengers signal home
Space Safety 28/10/2024 406 views 15 likes The two CubeSat passengers aboard ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence have exchanged…
NASA astronaut hospitalized after Crew-8 return
WASHINGTON — A NASA astronaut who returned to Earth on the Crew-8 mission is hospitalized in stable condition after experiencing…
Chile and Cyprus join Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration
Two more nations have joined the United States’ moon-exploring coalition. Last week, Cyprus and Chile signed the Artemis Accords, which…
More than just auroras: My Norwegian adventure with The Northern Lights Company
When people ask me “Where shall I go to see the northern lights?” my answer is usually “Auroras are not…
Earth from space: Bizarre 'pet cloud' reappears above its favorite spot in New Zealand
QUICK FACTS Where is it? Otago region, New Zealand [-45.39649095, 170.20379599] What’s in the photo? An elongated lenticular cloud known…
Setting the course in space: highlights from IAC 2024
From 14 to 18 October 2024, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) returned for its 75th edition, and ESA took on…
Space Development Agency selects 19 companies for low-Earth orbit demonstration program
WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency selected 19 companies from the space industry to participate in its Hybrid Acquisition for…
New study of Apollo 16 moon samples reveals hidden lunar history
Scientists continue to piece together the moon’s complex history using lunar samples collected during NASA’s Apollo missions over half a…