Keywords: Space exploration


Nasa starts critical Artemis II fueling test ahead of moon mission

Two days after families gathered at Kennedy Space Center to mark the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, NASA presses forward with final preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972. The space agency launched wet dress rehearsal operations Thursday evening at Launch Pad......

Super-heavy rockets promise cheaper space telescopes

Recent triumphs by SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn rockets have ignited optimism among astronomers for an accelerated rollout of affordable next-generation space telescopes. These milestones could fill a looming gap in orbital observations years ahead of schedule, as NASA grapples......

NASA considers early ISS crew return after medical emergency

NASA is assessing a rare early end to the Crew-11 mission on the International Space Station following an unspecified medical emergency involving a crew member on January 7, prompting the agency to scrub a spacewalk hours before launch. The affected astronaut remains in stable condition, NASA stated......

NASA's Artemis II mission heads to launch pad in two weeks

NASA announced Friday that its Artemis II mission will roll out to the launch pad in under two weeks, kicking off the first crewed trip to lunar orbit in more than five decades. Industry watchers call this the start of an unprecedented year for lunar missions, with at least five commercial landers also......

NASA to roll out fully assembled Artemis 2 moon rocket by January 16

The NASA announced on Thursday that its fully assembled Artemis 2 moon rocket will move from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center within two weeks, a pivotal step as the space agency gears up for its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. NASA spokesperson......

Nasa unveils stunning images of colliding galaxies and cosmic nurseries

NASA kicked off the new year by releasing breathtaking cosmic images that capture colliding galaxies, merging galaxy clusters, and vibrant stellar nurseries, giving viewers a front-row seat to the universe's most dramatic events. Colliding spiral galaxies in slow motion The space agency unveiled......

Hubble reveals mysterious twin jets on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured rare and detailed images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing two opposing jets of gas and dust that alternate in brightness in a puzzling rhythmic pattern. This phenomenon, never before observed in such a form, has raised new questions about how interstellar......

Russia places three Iranian satellites into orbit as partnership strengthens

Russia has successfully launched three Iranian satellites into orbit, marking a new step in their growing space and technological collaboration. The satellites, named Paya, Zafar-2, and Kowsar, were lifted from the Vostochny Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-2.1b rocket at 13:18 GMT, according to official reports......

Pandora mission to explore distant exoplanets in search of life

NASA and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are preparing for the upcoming launch of the Pandora Mission, a compact satellite designed to study distant exoplanets for potential signs of life by analyzing their atmospheric compositions. Scheduled to lift off on January 5, 2026, aboard a SpaceX......