Webb telescope begins sunshield deployment, approaches journey midpoint
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is approaching the midpoint between the Earth and the second Lagrange point (L2), a stable deployment spot where the Earth and…
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Japan announces ambitious Moon exploration program
Japan has announced an ambitious revision of its space policy, which would focus on putting boots on the Moon…
Webb telescope nears Moon orbit, prepares for sunshield deployment
Two days after the Christmas day launch, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is nearing the Moon’s orbit –…
New aircraft to spot in 2022
As the year draws to a close, the aviation community is looking forward to a brighter 2022. With hopes for a continued recovery, more and…
Space every day: Exploring the history of space flight with Margaret Weitekamp
Every day is Space Day for Margaret Weitekamp, chair and curator of the space history department at the…
Will space be the next battlefield?
In recent years, a number of major world powers have stepped up their military uses of space. While…
“Accidental pilot” Erika Armstrong seeks to break down barriers
“If you need any help, you can always reach out to me. Just drop me a note and…
Which weather conditions are key for the Christmas Day Webb telescope launch?
After another delay due to weather, NASA is now planning for December 25, 2021 for the launch of…
Exclusive: Colonel Ford tells AeroTime about commanding the ISS at Christmas
AeroTime CEO, Richard Stephenson, spoke to International Space Station Expedition Commander, Colonel Kevin A Ford about life onboard…
How fast does Santa have to travel to deliver his gifts?
Each year, Santa Claus must complete his annual task: deliver gifts to every child in the world (provided…
SpaceX final launch of 2021 delivers Christmas gifts to the ISS
SpaceX launched its final Falcon 9 rocket of the year on December 21, 2021, in order to resupply…
Space-spotting: How to spot the International Space Station
Since November 2, 2000, a group of astronauts has been traveling approximately 250 miles (400 kilometers) above our planet’s surface in Earth’s largest artificial satellite, the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS is moving at the speed…
ESA picks Airbus to build exoplanet satellite Ariel
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Airbus to design and build the exoplanet satellite Ariel (Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey). The contract…
Last non-commercial module docked to ISS
Russia’s Prichal module has docked with the International Space Station (ISS), finishing the Russian side of the station and completing the most expensive aerospace project to date. Prichal is…
International Space Station astronauts return to Earth onboard SpaceX Dragon
European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet, NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency…
Further Starliner delays to cost Boeing $185 million
Boeing has announced it is taking an additional $185 million charge to prepare its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for…
Blue Origin joins Sierra’s space station project, unveils Orbital Reef
Blue Origin, a space tourism company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has unveiled a commercial space station project.The…
Top 10 largest passenger aircraft that never flew
As airlines retire their legendary Boeing 747s, and the production of Airbus A380 – the largest passenger airplane…