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Rare space event as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to hit the Moon

A discarded upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to collide with the Moon on August 5, creating a rare opportunity for astronomers to observe the effects of a human-made object striking the lunar surface. The rocket stage has been traveling in an elongated orbit around Earth for months......

Japan achieves first successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket

Japan has reached a significant milestone in its space program after successfully completing the country's first launch and vertical landing of a reusable rocket prototype, a breakthrough that could help lower the cost of future space missions and strengthen the nation's position in the global......

SpaceX launches 119 payloads from California on Transporter-16 rideshare mission

SpaceX launched its Transporter-16 rideshare mission Monday morning from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, sending 119 payloads to a sun-synchronous orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. One of the largest dedicated smallsat rideshare flights in SpaceX history, the mission lifted off from Space Launch......

Sophie Adenot’s ISS mission delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions

The launch of the space mission carrying French astronaut Sophie Adenot to the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed until at least Thursday due to adverse weather conditions, the US space agency Nasa announced on Monday. According to Nasa, teams decided to stand down from the launch......

SpaceX mission clears path for return of stranded astronauts

After spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), two astronauts are finally on track to return home following the successful launch of a replacement crew. On Friday, a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft lifted off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center......

Private Sector Poised for Lunar Exploration with SpaceX Launch

On Wednesday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Florida, carrying two lunar landers developed by private US and Japanese companies. The mission marks a significant milestone for the private sector’s growing role in space exploration. On board the rocket were Firefly Aerospace’s Blue......

SpaceX Achieves Milestone with 30-Satellite Launch from California Base

SpaceX marked another successful mission in its space operations portfolio with the deployment of 30 satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch, part of the Bandwagon-2 mission, took place on Saturday at 6:34 a.m. EDT using the company's signature Falcon 9 rocket. In a......

Morocco Reaches for the Stars: University-Built Nanosatellites Launched into Orbit

In a groundbreaking achievement for Moroccan academia and space technology, two nanosatellites developed by university researchers were successfully launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch, which took place on August 16 at 7:56 p.m. local time from Vandenberg Air Force Base in......

Blue Skies Space: Pioneering the Commercialization of Astronomical Data

In a groundbreaking move, UK-based start-up Blue Skies Space is set to transform the way scientists access astronomical data. By leveraging their unique satellites, the company plans to collect and sell scientific data as a service, unlocking new opportunities for research. Astronomical Data as a Service Founded......