June 17th, 2025
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China’s momentum in establishing a human Moon landing program was advanced on June 17. An escape flight test on its new-generation crewed spacecraft Mengzhou has been carried out at zero altitude. The test was carried out at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest. Escape tower trial According to China Central Television (CCTV) the […]
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There is an uplifting announcement regarding the future of space elevators – a groundbreaking concept that could reshape the future of space exploration. The dream is to put in place a highway to the stars, a continuous bridge connecting Earth to space, one that offers a more reliable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional […]
The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) has created the “Launch Dashboard.” This new interactive tool enables the user to track global space activity. The easy-to-use dashboard allows for more frequent updates, customizable views, and deeper exploration of launch trends, satellite operators, mission purposes, and more. “As space becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, […]
Yes, in space, everyone can hear a hiss. “A new pressure signature” has been identified in the Russia-supplied Zvezda service module attached to the International Space Station. That issue, with NASA working with Russia’s Roscosmos, has led to postponing the launch of the private Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS. The problem cropped up after […]
This document provides a deep dive and excellent reference regarding the U.S. federal civil space budget between Fiscal Year 2023 and proposed spending in Fiscal Year 2025. The term civil space is generally understood among the public and policymakers to refer to non-national security agencies with direct missions to space. Increased national importance As pointed […]
Transforming Mars to make the Red Planet more palatable for we humans is called terraforming. But what needs to be done now if there’s intent to overhaul that world to make it more Earth-like? Also, is there science to support such a reconstruction effort? A research group led by Pioneer Labs and the University of […]
Studying the behavior of humpback whales is contributing to the study of non-human intelligence and is aiding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. A team of scientists from the SETI Institute and the University of California at Davis have documented that humpback whales produce large bubble rings. While this behavior may represent play or communications, those […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin led a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects on June 6, a gathering that involved moving forward on a number of space sector projects. “Our rocket and space industry will have to strengthen its position as a technological flagship,” Putin emphasized. “We are proud of the unique […]
Work on future robotic moon projects is pressing forward, recently highlighted by NPO Lavochkin in spotlighting work on Luna-27. Lavochkin has completed development tests of a dynamically similar model of the landing vehicle for the Luna-27 mission, a south pole lander slated for launch after 2030. Test stands “This is one of the important stages […]
Over the years, NASA has undergone ups and downs in terms of financial hits and shifts of priority. While the projected White House recommended financial reductions and face-lifting ideas for the civilian space agency are not unique – they are being viewed by many as a budgetary bombshell. But first a little […]
