Meet Laika, the robotic dog providing support to astronauts on space missions
Dogs are considered man’s best friend. So, what better way to provide support and companionship to astronauts than to…
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Explore the latest news, discoveries, and advancements in the field of space exploration and aerospace technology.
SpaceX’s Starship second test launch ends in explosion
SpaceX’s Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, took to the skies for the second time.…
FAA to expand role in regulating commercial space flights under new proposal
The Biden administration has issued a proposal to split control of private space businesses between the United States…
Out of this world: Japanese restaurateur sends ramen into space on SpaceX rocket
A restaurant group has partnered with leading Japanese space startup Space BD to launch an unusual payload into…
What we left behind: how human activity has already littered the Moon
As the sole natural satellite of the Earth, the Moon has always been a key part of space…
NASA postpones two spacewalks due to coolant leak on Russian Nauka module
NASA has postponed two International Space Station (ISS) spacewalks scheduled for October 12 and October 20, 2023, after…
Iran seeks Russian expertise to develop next Khayyam spy satellite
Iran has initiated talks with Moscow to seek assistance in building its new observation satellite, the Khayyam-2, Russian…
Spanish reusable space rocket lost in Atlantic Ocean
Private Spanish space company PLD Space confirmed its reusable rocket has been lost after falling into the Atlantic…
Coolant leak from radiator detected on Russia’s Nauka science module at the ISS
The Russian space station laboratory module, Nauka (Science in English) appears to be leaking coolant from an external…
Prada and Axiom Space to design spacesuits for Artemis III Moon mission in 2025
Axiom Space, space infrastructure developer and creator of the World’s first commercial space station, has announced a new…
US company Dish Network receives first-ever $150,000 space debris penalty
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined Dish Network $150,000 for leaving its retired EchoStar-7 satellite in…
Blue Origin to fly “soon” as New Shepard 23 mishap investigation concludes
After a year-long hiatus of flights while US authorities investigated the New Shepard 23rd launch mishap, Blue Origin…
Chinese rocket company Galactic Energy suffers first launch failure
During its tenth launch attempt, Chinese commercial rocket company Galactic Energy has experienced its first significant failure. The…
Virgin Galactic sends ancient human fossils to space, sparks controversy
The fossilized remains of two ancient humans were launched into space for the first time on board Virgin…
US Senator calls for investigation into SpaceX as Putin praises Elon Musk
US Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for an investigation into SpaceX after allegations that Elon Musk was responsible…
FAA concludes investigation into SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially closed its investigation into the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap that…
Indian lunar lander conducts hop experiment before entering sleep mode: video
India’s lunar lander Vikram has “exceeded its mission objectives” by successfully conducting a hop experiment on the Moon’s…
What are the privacy concerns when using satellite imagery to solve crimes?
Once the sole domain of meteorologists and geographers, satellite imagery has become an increasingly useful tool for criminal…