Liftoff! NASA’s Europa Clipper begins its journey to Jupiter’s Ocean Moon in search for life
NASA’s Europa Clipper has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, at 12:06 EDT on October 14, 2024.The...
SpaceX’s fifth Starship launch makes history with first successful Super Heavy booster catch
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched its fifth Starship mission, "Flight 5," from its Starbase facility in Texas. For the first time, the...
European spacecraft Hera begins mission to investigate NASA’s asteroid impact
The European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft launched with a SpaceX Falcon rocket on a two-year journey to study the asteroid Dimorphos, which was deliberately...
FAA grounds SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket after booster malfunction in Pacific Ocean
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket after a malfunction during its return to Earth on Saturday. The issue...
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 successfully launches to International Space Station
On September 28, 2024, NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking the ninth commercial crew rotation to the International...
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes historic mission with commercial spacewalk
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew has safely returned to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, which included the world’s first commercial spacewalk.The mission reached...
SpaceX and the Polaris Dawn crew have completed the first commercial spacewalk
"Spacewalk is now complete": the first spacewalk by two non-professional astronauts has been successfully completed. Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis both exited the spacecraft...
SpaceX launches historic Polaris Dawn mission: first civilian spacewalk and journey into Earth’s radiation belts
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission successfully launched, sending a four-person civilian crew on a daring expedition into Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts. The crew aims...
NASA and Boeing conclude Starliner spacecraft test flight
NASA and Boeing safely returned the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft to Earth on September 6, following a three-month flight test to the International Space Station...
NASA chooses uncrewed return for Starliner amid safety concerns
NASA has decided to bring Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, prioritising safety after discovering technical issues...
From one week to several months: Boeing’s Starliner remains docked at ISS, NASA postpones Crew-9 mission
Weeks have passed since Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the International Space Station (ISS) for a qualification flight that was initially planned to last...
NASA faces crucial decision on returning astronauts amid Starliner thruster concerns: Boeing or SpaceX?
NASA is currently deliberating whether to bring back astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which has been in space for 59 days, or to use...
Boeing delivers rocket stage to NASA for Artemis II mission
Boeing has delivered the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to NASA, marking a significant milestone in the Artemis II...
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket grounded after rare mission failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, a key player in satellite launches and astronaut missions, faced a significant failure on Thursday night, leading to its grounding...
Ariane 6 launches, marking new era for European space
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket has successfully launched, symbolizing a significant milestone for the continent's space ambitions.The inaugural flight of the Ariane 6 took...
NASA astronauts stranded on ISS due to Boeing Starliner issues
Two NASA astronauts, Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, are currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) with no set return date...
Boeing Starliner mission encounters new issues (helium leaks) en route to ISS
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, launched atop an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, has encountered several issues while on its way to...
Boeing’s Starliner successfully launches towards the ISS
Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, carried by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket, has successfully launched towards the International Space Station (ISS) from...
Boeing’s Starliner crew launch scrubbed again minutes before liftoff
NASA and Boeing had to cancel the first crewed launch of the Starliner spacecraft just minutes before liftoff from Cape Canaveral.The launch, carrying astronauts...
Raphaël Liégeois: Belgium’s next astronaut set for ISS Mission in 2026
Belgium is set to send its third astronaut to space in 2026. Raphaël Liégeois, a 36-year-old neuroscientist, will embark on a six-month mission to...