A peer-reviewed paper in Chinese Space Science and Technology highlights critical design flaws in China's lunar mission engine systems, noting a lack of backup engines. This contrasts with US approaches and could reflect differing values placed on human life in space exploration.
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on June 16 at approximately 4:05 p.m. GMT. It will return to Earth carrying experiment results, including cartilage tissue samples and materials for cancer research, splashing down off the coast of California on June 17.
Quantum Space, a startup developing maneuverable spacecraft for the U.S. military, plans to go public through a $1.2 billion merger with a SPAC. The company aims to capitalize on increased defense spending and the need for advanced orbital capabilities, with its Ranger spacecraft designed to counter rivals like Russia and China.
NASA astronauts on the ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after an air leak was detected in the Zvezda service module; Russian cosmonauts performed repairs, and the crew has resumed normal operations.
NASA has decommissioned its MAVEN spacecraft after losing contact during a routine passage behind Mars. Engineers suspect the spacecraft began spinning uncontrollably, draining its batteries. MAVEN, launched in 2013, was crucial for studying Mars' atmosphere and served as a vital data relay for rovers.
NASA's Maven spacecraft has been declared lost after failing to re-establish contact following a safe mode activation behind Mars on December 6, 2025. An investigation board concluded the solar-powered craft likely lost power hours after the incident, rendering it unrecoverable. Despite the loss, scientists are proud of its decade of scientific achievements.
NASA's Maven spacecraft, launched in 2013 to study Mars' atmosphere, has been declared dead after six months of radio silence. The spacecraft mysteriously fell silent in December after entering a fast spin, draining its batteries and rendering it unrecoverable.
Impulse Space, founded by Tom Mueller, has raised $500 million in a Series D funding round led by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC. The capital will be used to hire up to 200 employees and further develop its Mira and Helios spacecraft, targeting U.S. Space Force buyers.
China hails inclusion of Hong Kong's first astronaut in Shenzhou-23 mission as a 'fruitful result' of the 'one country, two systems' framework
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for a crew rotation and to continue long-duration experiments. The mission highlights China's space program and its international cooperation efforts.
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft on its third test flight, deploying 22 satellites into orbit. The booster experienced an engine failure and the Starship exploded upon landing in the ocean.
China launched Shenzhou 23 with three astronauts, including Lai Ka-ying from Hong Kong, to its Tiangong space station. One astronaut will stay for a year to study long-duration spaceflight effects.
China's Shenzhou 23 spacecraft successfully docked with the Tiangong space station early on May 25th. It carries 9 scientific experiment projects, including rice seeds, liver cells, nanozymes, actinomycetes, and perovskite solar cells, totaling 54.1 kg.
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft on May 24th, aided by advanced systems including remote control and telemetry equipment, an air-to-air communication machine for docking, and an optimized power supply system.
Russian FM Lavrov states a new war is underway in Eurasia due to Ukrainian aggression. US-Iran nuclear talks continue, with potential agreements and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. Europe faces economic challenges and potential energy crises, while conflicts in Ukraine and Syria persist.
China successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 manned spacecraft atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on May 24. The mission marks China's 7th crewed flight into space since entering the application and development phase of its space station program.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft atop a Long March-2F rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The mission, commanded by Zhu Yangzhu, aims for space exploration, with a Hong Kong government delegation attending the send-off.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured images of Mars during a flyby, including the Huygens double-ring crater and the southern pole's ice fields. The photos showcase variations in composition and atmospheric reflection.
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its 12th test flight with a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, despite engine malfunctions and an unsuccessful orbital insertion. The mission tested a new design and deployed mock satellites.
The Shenzhou 23 spacecraft, set for launch, has undergone adaptive improvements to its porthole space debris protection, enhancing its ability to withstand debris impacts, according to a press conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft, en route to a metallic asteroid, performed a gravity assist maneuver around Mars, capturing rare images of the Red Planet from unusual angles. The flyby boosted the spacecraft's speed and allowed for system checks before its 2029 arrival at the asteroid.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully used a Mars flyby to test its instruments and gain a speed boost, preparing for its 2029 arrival at the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. The mission aims to study the asteroid's composition.
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on May 17th as part of its 34th resupply mission. The spacecraft delivered nearly 3 tons of payload, including equipment for microgravity experiments.
"The spacecraft can also be refueled, and it can refuel others."
