A group of astronauts from Axiom Space's fourth mission are having a busy time on the International Space Station (ISS). They've been there since late June, working on over 60 science experiments and sharing their experiences with people back on Earth. The crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut who's spent more time in space than any other American. She...
Weather isn't just an Earth thing. Other planets have it too, and it's not always as extreme as we think. Sure, there are places with acid rain and methane snow, but many planets have weather that's surprisingly similar to ours. Take Mars, for example. It's got winds, clouds, and even seasons. Its tilt is close to Earth's, so it gets seasons too. But Mars is famous ...
Jared Isaacman, a prominent figure in the space industry, recently shared his thoughts on the future of space exploration. He received the National Space Society’s Wernher von Braun Award for his leadership in the Polaris Dawn mission. This mission, set for September 2024, is a private astronaut mission that Isaacman commands. Isaacman's nomination to become NASA ad...
The Psyche spacecraft is back in action, fully powered and on track to its destination. After a brief interruption in its propulsion system, engineers have successfully restored its capabilities. This spacecraft is on a mission to explore a unique, metal-rich asteroid in the main asteroid belt. In April 2025, the mission hit a snag. A sudden drop in pressure within ...
The U. S. has found itself in a tricky spot, heavily depending on a private company for its space ventures. This company, SpaceX, has become a major player in both crewed missions and secret space operations. The tension between the company's CEO, Elon Musk, and political figures has raised concerns about the U. S. 's space capabilities. SpaceX has made significant ...
The moon has always been a big deal, and recently, two spacecraft set off from Florida to make their mark on the lunar surface. One of them, Blue Ghost, made it there in just a few months and even managed to land upright, which was a big win. The other spacecraft, Resilience, is taking the scenic route. It's been cruising through space for months, learning and adapti...
The skies of West Texas witnessed another exciting event on May 31. Blue Origin successfully sent six individuals on a suborbital journey. This mission, known as NS-32, marked the 12th time the company has sent people to space using its New Shepard vehicle. The launch took place at 9:39 a. m. Eastern time from Launch Site One. The capsule reached an altitude...
China is making big waves in space exploration. It has sent a spacecraft on a mission to visit two asteroids. This isn't just any mission. It aims to bring back samples from these asteroids. The spacecraft, named Tianwen-2, took off from southern China. It will travel to an asteroid called 2016HO3 and then to a comet named 311P. Both of these are way out there, even ...
China has just sent a spacecraft on a thrilling journey to visit two unusual objects in our solar system. This mission, called Tianwen-2, is quite the adventure. It's not just about visiting any old rocks in space. These are special types of asteroids that scientists are eager to learn more about. The first stop is an asteroid named Kamoʻoalewa. This asteroi...
The European Space Agency is planning an interesting event. They will send the famous "Blue Danube" waltz into outer space. This waltz, written by Johann Strauss II, is well-known and has a special connection to space. It was used in the 1968 movie "2001: A Space Odyssey. " In the film, the waltz plays as a spaceship docks with a space station. The scene shows the Ea...