In a significant achievement for space technology, the Biomass satellite successfully deployed its 12-meter antenna reflector, completing a key milestone in its early operations phase. This remarkable deployment was captured by onboard cameras, showcasing the intricate process involved.
Veteran astronaut Don Pettit argues that the International Space Station can continue operating beyond its planned 2030 retirement, citing improvements and increased efficiency in space operations. Despite conflicting views from NASA's safety panel, Pettit is eager for future missions.
SpaceX has made history with its first Dragon capsule splashdown off the West Coast, marking a significant shift in its astronaut mission recovery strategy. The successful Fram2 mission concluded in Southern California, setting a new precedent for future space operations.
A new short film from ESA highlights the urgent crisis of space debris threatening vital satellite operations and calls for global action to address the escalating hazards in Earth's orbit.
The X-37B military spaceplane has completed its seventh mission, spending 434 days in orbit and showcasing groundbreaking technologies that redefine military space operations and national security.
