Category: Space

The first privately-funded spacecraft from the United States is set to make a groundbreaking launch on the inaugural flight of the Vulcan rocket.

The first privately-funded spacecraft from the United States is set to make a groundbreaking launch on the inaugural flight of the Vulcan rocket.

Benjamin Hughes

After a gap of over 50 years, an American spacecraft named Peregrine, containing 20 experiments and various international payloads, including six NASA instruments and a $108 million sensor, is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral on Monday morning. Additional items carried by the spacecraft include experiments from universities, miniature rovers from Mexico and the U.S.,

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The NASA spacecraft reached its closest distance to Jupiter's moon Io and shared new photos of the "most volcanic world" in our solar system.

The NASA spacecraft reached its closest distance to Jupiter’s moon Io and shared new photos of the “most volcanic world” in our solar system.

Benjamin Hughes

A spacecraft from NASA successfully reached its nearest distance to Io, one of Jupiter’s moons, at just 930 miles above the surface of the highly volcanic world. The space agency has also shared recent images from the flyby. NASA reported that Juno has been in orbit around Jupiter since 2016, gathering information about the planet

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During an impressive dual launch event, SpaceX successfully deployed a military spaceplane and 23 Starlink satellites into orbit.

During an impressive dual launch event, SpaceX successfully deployed a military spaceplane and 23 Starlink satellites into orbit.

Benjamin Hughes

Beginning with an exciting double launch, a strong SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket took off from the Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, propelled by a powerful burst of fiery exhaust. Its mission was to place an unmanned X-37B spaceplane into orbit for a confidential, extended military operation. A group of SpaceX engineers at the nearby Cape

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There are 6 space missions planned for launch in 2024 that are full of excitement.

There are 6 space missions planned for launch in 2024 that are full of excitement.

Benjamin Hughes

Ali M. Bramson is an assistant professor of Earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences at Purdue University. successfully landing on the asteroid Bennu and collecting a sample for return to Earth In 2023, NASA achieved a significant milestone in space exploration as its OSIRIS-REx mission successfully landed on the asteroid Bennu and retrieved a sample to be brought

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NASA has identified a collection of stars shining brightly in the cosmos, referred to as the "Christmas Tree Cluster." It bears resemblance to the festive holiday season.

NASA has identified a collection of stars shining brightly in the cosmos, referred to as the “Christmas Tree Cluster.” It bears resemblance to the festive holiday season.

Benjamin Hughes

Images captured by the James Webb Telescope over the course of one year. Reworded: Commemorating the one-year anniversary of images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA has discovered a location in outer space that boasts a magnificent green Christmas tree adorned with shimmering lights, making it a festive addition to the holiday season.

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Blue Origin successfully launches the New Shepard capsule, marking the return of sub-orbital flights following a mishap in 2022.

Blue Origin successfully launches the New Shepard capsule, marking the return of sub-orbital flights following a mishap in 2022.

Benjamin Hughes

Blue Origin, the rocket company owned by Amazon-founder Jeff Bezos, successfully launched an unpiloted New Shepard capsule to the edge of space and back Tuesday, the first flight of the sub-orbital spacecraft since a booster failure last year triggered a dramatic abort. 4 There were no individuals present on the 2022 flight. Although the booster

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The NASA rover has revealed the past of a Martian lake that expanded to a width of 22 miles and a depth of 100 feet.

The NASA rover has revealed the past of a Martian lake that expanded to a width of 22 miles and a depth of 100 feet.

Benjamin Hughes

on Mars The Curiosity rover marks its 10th anniversary on the planet Mars. The Curiosity Mars rover celebrates its 10th anniversary at 04:00. NASA’s Perseverance rover New data has been acquired regarding a significant crater on Mars, providing insight to researchers and astronomers on its formation and the presence of water during that time. Perseverance,

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