Artemis III crew named: three NASA astronauts and one from ESA
NASA has officially assigned a crew to Artemis III, naming three American astronauts alongside ESA's Luca Parmitano. The mission will test i…
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Artemis III Crew Named: Parmitano to Fly as Orion Pilot
NASA has announced the four-person crew for Artemis III, an Earth-orbit test flight aimed at validating rendezvous and docking systems. ESA …
NASA's X-59 Breaks the Sound Barrier in Historic First Flight
On June 5, 2026, NASA's X-59 experimental aircraft crossed the sound barrier for the first time above Edwards Air Force Base. The milestone …
The Falcon 9 Booster That Just Won't Quit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster completed its record-breaking 35th flight on June 7, marking five years of continuous service. The milestone deser…
ESA and EBRD Partner to Bring Satellite Data Into Development Finance
The European Space Agency and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed a landmark cooperation deal to embed satellit…
ESA at ILA Berlin 2026: Mapping Europe's Space Ambitions
Under the banner of 'Space4Future', ESA's pavilion at ILA Berlin 2026 spans lunar exploration, climate observation, navigation and European …
NASA Closes MAVEN Mission After Decade Probing Martian Skies
After more than a decade circling Mars and a prolonged attempt to regain contact, NASA has formally closed the MAVEN mission. Scientists use…
How to Spot the International Space Station with the Naked Eye
The International Space Station passes overhead several times a week, bright enough to see without any equipment. Here is how to track it, p…
Apex doubles valuation as SpaceX eyes a landmark IPO
Within two days, SpaceX announced plans for a $75 billion IPO and satellite maker Apex nearly doubled its valuation to $2.3 billion. The pri…
The Exploration Company Tests Nyx Recovery System, Hints at Heavy-Lift Rocket
European start-up The Exploration Company has successfully completed a drop test of its Nyx cargo capsule, validating the parachute recovery…
The Exploration Company Eyes Full-Stack Space Access With Rocket Reveal
On June 4, 2026, The Exploration Company completed a drop test for its Nyx cargo capsule and, almost in passing, revealed plans for a reusab…
NASA Formally Closes the Book on Its MAVEN Mars Mission
NASA has brought the MAVEN mission to an official close after losing contact with the spacecraft last December. The probe spent over a decad…
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