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NASA bids farewell to veteran astronaut Butch Wilmore after 25 years of service

A career defined by exploration NASA has announced the retirement of decorated test pilot and astronaut Butch Wilmore, marking the end of an illustrious 25-year career dedicated to advancing human space exploration. Selected by NASA in 2000, Wilmore logged an impressive 464 days in space, flying aboard......

NASA to cut workforce by 20% under Trump’s federal downsizing plan

NASA is set to lose nearly 3,900 employees as part of former President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce, even as he prioritizes ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars. In an official statement, the U.S. space agency confirmed that around 3,000 employees participated in the......

Ariane 6 Soars: Europe's Space Ambitions Reignited with Flawless Maiden Flight

In a momentous leap for European space exploration, Ariane 6, the continent's newest rocket, successfully completed its inaugural flight from Kourou, French Guiana. The launch, which took place at approximately 9 PM local time, marks a significant milestone in Europe's quest to reassert its presence......

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn: A Historic Mission Unveils Stunning Images from the Edge of Space

SpaceX, the pioneering aerospace company, has once again pushed the boundaries of exploration, this time with its ambitious Polaris Dawn mission. In a remarkable feat, the spacecraft ventured beyond the confines of our planet, reaching an astonishing distance of over 600 kilometers from Earth. This groundbreaking......

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Achieves Milestone with Historic Private Spacewalk

In a groundbreaking achievement for private space exploration, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission has successfully conducted the first-ever private spacewalk. This momentous event took place on September 12, 2024, marking a significant milestone not only for SpaceX but also for the burgeoning field of......

SpaceX's Polaris Mission: A New Frontier for Civilian Space Exploration

In a groundbreaking endeavor that underscores the evolving landscape of space exploration, SpaceX's Polaris mission is set to redefine the boundaries of civilian participation in space travel. This ambitious initiative, which includes a series of missions aimed at advancing human spaceflight, is......

Pioneering the Cosmos: SpaceX's Groundbreaking Private Mission Features Civilian Spacewalk

In a groundbreaking achievement for private space exploration, SpaceX successfully launched its Polaris Dawn mission early Tuesday morning. The mission, which departed from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 5:24 a.m. ET, marks a significant milestone as it aims to execute the first spacewalk by an......

Boeing's Starliner Mission Faces Setbacks: Astronauts Remain Stranded in Space

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which recently completed a critical test mission, has returned to Earth, without the astronauts it was meant to bring back. After a three-month stint in space, technical issues forced the spacecraft to leave behind astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will......

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......