NASA: 2024 annual report highlights major concerns
Report highlights safety challenges of Moon to Mars programs, transition to commercial low-Earth orbit stations and ISS operations. NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has […]
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Global call to ban advertising in space
Astronomers call for a global ban on space advertising visible from Earth, threatening astronomy and the night sky. Space advertising visible from Earth poses serious […]
Enceladus: a mystery surrounding the mysterious dark spot
A mystery persists on Saturn’s moon Enceladus: a 1 km dark spot is disappearing. This phenomenon raises crucial questions about its origin and evolution. Enceladus, […]
Russia could lose Baikonur
Analysis of the economic and geopolitical stakes of Baikonur, the role of Roscosmos, the challenges of GLONASS and the rise of Beidou. The Baikonur site […]
China’s growing threats to space security
Analysis of the growing space threats posed by China and the response strategies proposed by the U.S. Space Force. China’s growing power in space represents […]
A mysterious object on a Chinese runway
A satellite image reveals an enigmatic object on a remote runway in China, linked to the reusable space shuttle program. A recent satellite image reveals […]
China unveils Haolong cargo space shuttle for orbital logistics
China’s Haolong shuttle promises affordable, flexible space logistics, with a reusable design inspired by the American Dream Chaser. China has unveiled the Haolong cargo space […]
“Explore 2040”: Europe’s ambitious space vision for the Moon and Mars
ESA’s “Explore 2040” program aims for a European presence on the Moon and Mars, with innovative space missions and support from its member states. The […]
The Growing Problem of Space Debris in Low Earth Orbit
Space debris in low Earth orbit poses an increasing challenge. Space-faring nations are seeking technical solutions to manage and mitigate these risks. The growing amount […]
X-37B: Using Aerobraking Maneuvers to Change Orbit
The X-37B, a secretive spaceplane, utilizes aerobraking to modify its orbit, revealing unique capabilities. The US Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane is performing aerobraking maneuvers, a […]